Class IIDrug
Nitroglycerin injection recall
Summary
American Regent, Inc. is recalling Nitroglycerin injection (drug). According to the FDA report, the reason is: Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde. The FDA rated this a Class II: the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely. Recall status: Ongoing.
Details from the FDA report
- Product
- Nitroglycerin injection, USP, 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL), packaged in a) 10 mL vials (NDC 0517-4810-01), b) 25x10mL vials (NDC 0517-4810-25) RX only, AMERICAN REGENT, INC., Shirley, NY 11967.
- Reason
- Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
- Lot / code info
- Lot #: 24291, Exp. Date: 8/31/2026
- Quantity
- 98,200 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide within the U.S
- Recalling company
- American Regent, Inc., Shirley, NY United States
- Recall started
- July 24, 2026
- FDA report date
- August 26, 2026
- Classification
- Class II: The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- D-0791-2026
What to do
- Check whether you have this product, and compare the lot numbers, codes, or dates on your package with the codes listed above.
- If it matches, stop using it and keep it away from children and pets.
- Contact the recalling company (American Regent, Inc.) or the store where you bought it about returns or refunds.
- Do not stop a prescribed medication without first talking to your pharmacist or doctor; they can help find a safe replacement.
- If you think the product made you or someone else sick, contact a doctor or pharmacist. In an emergency call 911.
- You can report problems to the FDA via MedWatch.