Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 26, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Succinylcholine, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Drug Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Succinylcholine, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Product type
- Injectable medication
- Model numbers
- K250048
- UPC codes
- 43598-666, 43598-666-11, 43598-666-25
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 26, 2025
Reported by FDA DRUG
October 15, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Out-of-Specification (OOS) result during the 6-month stability testing; decreased preservative concentration.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection is a short-acting neuromuscular blocker used to facilitate intubation and muscle relaxation during surgery. The product is distributed in multi-dose vials for hospital and clinical use.
Why This Is Dangerous
The product showed an out-of-specification result in six-month stability testing, specifically a decrease in preservative concentration. This can raise concerns about sterility and potency of the injectable medication.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the notice.
Real-World Impact
Hospitals and surgical teams may need to identify alternative neuromuscular blocking agents and adjust procurement to replace the recalled lots.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check NDC 43598-666-25 on the vial label.
- Verify Lot number K250048 on the packaging.
- Confirm quantity on hand is 571 vials.
Where to find product info
Recall letters and identification details are available via the FDA recall page linked in the notice.
What timeline to expect
Replacement or discard instructions will be provided in the recall letter; typical recall timelines include weeks to months depending on facility.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to hospital risk management or the medical affairs liaison for Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.
- Contact the FDA recall enforcement line if the company is unresponsive.
How to prevent similar issues
- Implement strict lot-level quarantine procedures for all recalled products.
- Verify NDC and lot numbers during receiving to prevent mix-ups with non-recalled lots.
- Maintain an updated recall contact list for vendors and suppliers.
Documentation advice
Keep the recall letter, FDA notice, and correspondence with the distributor. Photograph and log the recalled lot and its disposition.
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Product Details
NDC 43598-666-25. Lot K250048. 25 x 10 mL multiple-dose vials. 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL). For intravenous or intramuscular use. Rx Only. Distributed nationwide by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 6-month stability testing with out-of-specification result
- Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.
- Nationwide distribution in the USA
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