SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
(Pennington, NJ, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0623-2025
Source Authority Disclaimer: This drug recall notice is published by Questo using official enforcement reports issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It is provided for informational, academic, and clinical research purposes only. Patients should not discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting their physician or pharmacist.
Product & Identification Information
Brand, active ingredients, NDC codes, and manufacturer details
Brand / Trade Name
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
Generic Name
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
Active Substance(s)
Succinylcholine Chloride
Administration Route
Intramuscular
National Drug Code (NDC)
70710-1377
Total Quantity Recalled
270,125 Vials
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-Specification test results obtained for any individual unknown degradation impurity.
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL), Rx only, 10 mL Multiple-dose Vial, Sterile, Manufactured by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, Vadodara, India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1377-1 (vial), NDC 70710-1377-2 (carton).
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class II
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
September 17, 2025
Firm Initiation Date
August 27, 2025
FDA Classification Date
Sep 08, 2025
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
Lot #s: L400077, exp: 8/31/2025; L400113, exp.: 9/30/2025; L400372, L400373, exp.: 3/31/2026; L400374, exp.: 4/30/2026.
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
MS, OH, LA, and Puerto Rico
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
Patient Advisory
Check your prescription bottle or packaging against the affected lot numbers listed above. If your medication matches a recalled lot, contact your pharmacist for replacement guidance.
Healthcare Provider Guidance
Audit pharmacy stock and return affected lots to the distributor per manufacturer instructions. Notify patients where clinically indicated.
Official Source Provenance
Verified regulatory citation from U.S. FDA OpenFDA
Primary Data Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) OpenFDA API
Recall Number: D-0623-2025
Questo Retrieval Date: July 31, 2026 14:36 1785508613UTCC