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THURSDAY · 14 MAY 2026

FDA Recall D-0938-2023

Cipla USA, Inc. · Warren, NJ

Class I — life-threatening Terminated 618 days on record

Highest impact — Class I recall — FDA determination of strong likelihood of serious adverse health consequence or death.

Product

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg, 200 Metered Inhalation, net content 6.7 g canister packaged in a box, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd, Indore SE Z, Pithampur, India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ, 07059, NDC 69097-142-60

Lot / code: Lot # IB20045, IB20055, IB20056, IB20057, IB20059, IB20072, Exp Nov. 30, 2023

Quantity: 278,538 canisters

Reason for recall

Defective container: empty inhaler and leakage observed through the inhaler valve due to partially missing bottom seat (gasket).

Recall record

Recall number
D-0938-2023
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification
Letter
Distribution
Nationwide in the US
Recall initiated
2023-06-27
Classified by FDA Center
2023-07-21
FDA published
2023-07-19
Terminated
2025-03-06
Recalling firm
Cipla USA, Inc.
Firm location
Warren, NJ

Drug identification

Brand name(s)
ALBUTEROL SULFATE
Generic name(s)
ALBUTEROL SULFATE
Manufacturer(s)
Cipla USA Inc.
NDC(s)
69097-142
Route(s)
RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)

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