ACETYLCYSTEINE
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: American Regent, Inc.
(Shirley, NY, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0796-2026
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
ACETYLCYSTEINE
Generic Name
ACETYLCYSTEINE
Active Substance(s)
Acetylcysteine
Administration Route
Respiratory (inhalation)
National Drug Code (NDC)
0517-7504
Total Quantity Recalled
316,450 vials
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION, USP, 10% (100 mg/mL), packaged in a) 4 mL Vial NOT FOR INJECTION (NDC 0517-7504-01), and b) 25x4 mL Vials NOT FOR INJECTION (NDC 0517-7504-25), Rx Only, AMERICAN REGENT, INC., SHIRLEY, NY 11967.
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class II
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
August 26, 2026
Firm Initiation Date
July 24, 2026
FDA Classification Date
Aug 26, 2026
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
Lot #: 24418, Exp. Date: 11/30/2026; 25131, Exp. Date: 3/31/2027; 25349, Exp. Date: 8/31/2027
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
Nationwide within the U.S
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-0796-2026
Questo Retrieval Date: September 10, 2026 12:00 1789041611UTCC