Propofol Recall: Get the Facts

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling two lots of propofol (31305429B and 31305430B), a generic form of the anesthetic Diprivan, after testing by the FDA revealed elevated levels of endotoxins. The tainted lots were discovered after post-operative patients who had been treated with propofol complained of chills, fever, and other flu-like symptoms.

Customers who have 100mL vials from these lots are asked to stop using the product and return it to their distributor. The FDA is asking that any adverse reactions possibly related to the use of propofol be reported to their MedWatch program by phone (1-800 FDA-1088), fax (1-800-FDA-0178), or on the web (www.fda.gov/medwatch).