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Pneumonia, Blood Ph Decreased, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance, Haemorrhage, Thrombocytopenia, Hypothermia (8494773-9)
on Jun 14, 2012 Female patient from , 67 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • convulsion
and was treated with Propofol(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: pneumonia (pneumonia Questions), blood ph decreased, autonomic nervous system imbalance, haemorrhage, thrombocytopenia, hypothermia (hypothermia Questions). Propofol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Cardiac Arrest, Bradycardia (8478000-4)
Patient was taking Propofol (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: cardiac arrest (cardiac arrest Questions), bradycardia on Jun 18, 2012 from TURKEY Additional patient health information: Male patient , weighting 26.46 lb, . Propofol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Pancreatitis Acute, Abdominal Pain (8463637-9)
Adverse event was reported on Jun 14, 2012 by a Male patient taking Propofol (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) was diagnosed with and. Location: DENMARK , 62 years of age, After Propofol was administered, patient had the following side effects: pancreatitis acute, abdominal pain (abdominal pain Questions). Patient was hospitalized.

Haemodynamic Instability, Cardio-respiratory Arrest, Nervous System Disorder (8462695-5)
on Jun 19, 2012 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 40 years of age, was diagnosed with and was treated with Propofol (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: haemodynamic instability, cardio-respiratory arrest, nervous system disorder. Propofol dosage: 50 Mg 2 Doses Iv Bolus. Patient was hospitalized.


Rash, Tryptase Increased, Urticaria (8455286-3)
on Jun 07, 2012 Female patient from FRANCE , 48 years of age, was treated with Propofol(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: rash (rash Questions), tryptase increased, urticaria. Propofol dosage: 1 Df; Once; Iv.
Patient was taking other medications:

Hypothermia (8435693-5)
Patient was taking Propofol (View Usage). After Propofol was administered, patient had the following side effects: hypothermia (hypothermia Questions) on Jun 11, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 67 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • convulsion
and. Propofol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Pancreatitis Acute (8432746-2)
Adverse event was reported on May 25, 2012 by a Female patient taking Propofol (View Usage) (Dosage: 5.4 Mg/kg/h) . Location: SINGAPORE , 14 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: pancreatitis acute.

Anaphylactic Shock, Urticaria, Tachycardia (8432226-4)
on May 22, 2012 Male patient from FRANCE , 49 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • induction of anaesthesia
and was treated with Propofol (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: anaphylactic shock, urticaria, tachycardia. Propofol dosage: 7 Mg, 1 In 1 D, Intravenous (not Otherwise Specified).
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Tongue Oedema (8432223-9)
on May 22, 2012 Male patient from ITALY , 81 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • induction of anaesthesia
  • induction and maintenance of anaesthesia
  • hypertension
and was treated with Propofol(View Usage). After Propofol was administered, patient had the following side effects: tongue oedema. Propofol dosage: Intravenous (not Otherwise Specified).
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Heart Rate Decreased, Dyspnoea, Lip Swelling, Pain, Swelling Face, Hypersensitivity, Blood Pressure Decreased, Erythema (8431420-6)
Patient was taking Propofol (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: heart rate decreased, dyspnoea, lip swelling, pain (pain Questions), swelling face, hypersensitivity, blood pressure decreased, erythema on May 22, 2012 from DENMARK Additional patient health information: Female patient , 19 years of age, . Propofol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Rash Erythematous, Anaphylactic Reaction, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure Inadequately Controlled (8428861-X)
Adverse event was reported on May 31, 2012 by a Female patient taking Propofol (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) . Location: AUSTRALIA , 39 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: rash erythematous, anaphylactic reaction, heart rate, blood pressure inadequately controlled.
Patient was taking other medications:

Metabolic Acidosis, Shock, Propofol Infusion Syndrome, Arrhythmia (8427441-X)
on Jun 06, 2012 Female patient from CANADA , 27 years of age, was treated with Propofol (View Usage). After Propofol was administered, patient had the following side effects: metabolic acidosis, shock, propofol infusion syndrome, arrhythmia (arrhythmia Questions). Propofol dosage: 13 Mg/kg/hour For 48hour.

Anaesthetic Complication, Blood Pressure Increased (8423356-1)
on Jun 01, 2012 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 81 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with and was treated with Propofol(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anaesthetic complication, blood pressure increased. Propofol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Haemoglobin Decreased, Blood Creatinine Increased, Blood Potassium Decreased, Cardiac Arrest, Pulmonary Alveolar Haemorrhage, Cardio-respiratory Arrest, Bronchospasm, Hypotension, Anaphylactic Shock (8420868-1)
Patient was taking Propofol (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: haemoglobin decreased, blood creatinine increased, blood potassium decreased, cardiac arrest (cardiac arrest Questions), pulmonary alveolar haemorrhage, cardio-respiratory arrest, bronchospasm, hypotension, anaphylactic shock on May 15, 2012 from FRANCE Additional patient health information: Male patient , 33 years of age, weighting 286.6 lb, was diagnosed with
  • maintenance of anaesthesia
and. Propofol dosage: Intravenous (not Otherwise Specified).
Patient was taking other medications:

Metabolic Acidosis, Rhabdomyolysis, Blood Lactic Acid Increased, Pyrexia, Dialysis, Shock, Renal Failure Acute, Cardiac Arrest (8417951-3)
Adverse event was reported on May 18, 2012 by a Male patient taking Propofol (View Usage) (Dosage: 3mg/kg/h) was diagnosed with
  • sedation
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 24 years of age, After Propofol was administered, patient had the following side effects: metabolic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis, blood lactic acid increased, pyrexia, dialysis (dialysis Questions), shock, renal failure acute, cardiac arrest (cardiac arrest Questions).

Cough, Dyspnoea, Respiratory Failure, Pulmonary Oedema, Ventricular Hypokinesia (8417429-7)
on Jun 01, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 167.8 lb, was treated with Propofol (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cough, dyspnoea, respiratory failure, pulmonary oedema, ventricular hypokinesia. Propofol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Pulmonary Embolism (8403581-6)
on May 24, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with and was treated with Propofol(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: pulmonary embolism (pulmonary embolism Questions). Propofol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Encephalopathy (8401546-1)
Patient was taking Propofol (View Usage). After Propofol was administered, patient had the following side effects: encephalopathy on May 21, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with
  • anaesthesia
and. Propofol dosage: 120 Mg, Unk.
Patient was taking other medications:

Myopathy (8395177-X)
Adverse event was reported on May 19, 2012 by a Female patient taking Propofol (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) was diagnosed with
  • sedation
and. Location: JAPAN , 75 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: myopathy.
Patient was taking other medications:

Cardiac Failure Congestive, Multi-organ Failure, Renal Failure Acute, Encephalopathy, Stress Cardiomyopathy, Muscular Weakness, Dysarthria, Propofol Infusion Syndrome (8394347-4)
on May 22, 2012 Female patient from CANADA , 62 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • anaesthesia procedure
and was treated with Propofol (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, multi-organ failure, renal failure acute, encephalopathy, stress cardiomyopathy, muscular weakness, dysarthria, propofol infusion syndrome. Propofol dosage: N/A.

Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure, Multi-organ Failure, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased (8392893-0)
on May 21, 2012 Male patient from GERMANY , weighting 191.8 lb, was treated with Propofol(View Usage). After Propofol was administered, patient had the following side effects: rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, multi-organ failure, blood creatine phosphokinase increased. Propofol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Anaphylactic Shock, Hypotension (8375909-7)
Patient was taking Propofol (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anaphylactic shock, hypotension on May 14, 2012 from CHINA Additional patient health information: Male patient , 65 years of age, was diagnosed with
  • anaesthesia
and. Propofol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Response Abnormal (8374522-5)
Adverse event was reported on May 11, 2012 by a Female patient taking Propofol (View Usage) (Dosage: 5-7 Mg/(kg.h) Continuously) . Location: CHINA , 66 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: brain stem auditory evoked response abnormal.
Patient was taking other medications:

Oxygen Saturation Decreased, Chest Discomfort, Snoring (8364346-7)
on May 07, 2012 Female patient from CHINA , 24 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with
  • anaesthesia
and was treated with Propofol (View Usage). After Propofol was administered, patient had the following side effects: oxygen saturation decreased, chest discomfort, snoring (snoring Questions). Propofol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Propofol Infusion Syndrome, Myoglobin Blood Present, Pyrexia (8352767-8)
on May 08, 2012 Female patient from JAPAN , 47 years of age, weighting 227.1 lb, was treated with Propofol(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: propofol infusion syndrome, myoglobin blood present, pyrexia. Propofol dosage: N/A.

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Side Effects reported to FDA: 1251. View FDA Adverse Reports

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Hospira Brand Liposyn and Propofol: Recall

Propofol Injectable Emulsion 1%, Liposyn (Intravenous Fat Emulsion) products including Liposyn II 10%, Liposyn II 20%, Liposyn III 10%, Liposyn III 20%, and Liposyn III 30%

 

Audience: Anesthesiology, Risk Manager 

[Posted 06/10/2010]

ISSUE: Hospira notified healthcare professionals of a voluntary recall of several injectable products because some of the containers may contain particulate matter, primarily made up of sub-visible inert stainless steel particles. Since these particulate contaminants do not dissolve in blood they could potentially act as emboli and impede blood flow. Particulates may also cause mechanical damage to the body and may escalate damage through the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). Restriction in blood supply to tissues could lead to stroke, respiratory failure, kidney failure, liver failure, heart attack and/or death.

BACKGROUND: Hospira initially announced a recall of propofol and Liposyn to its customers on March 31, 2010. The expanded recall affects additional lots of propofol and Liposyn distributed during a wider timeframe to capture all product that might currently be in customer inventories. Lot numbers and expiration dates can be found in the firm's press release below. The affected lots of Liposyn were distributed between December 2008 and April 2010.

RECOMMENDATION: Anyone with an existing inventory should stop use and distribution and quarantine the product immediately and call Stericycle at 1-877-884-7835 to arrange for the return of these products. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using these products. 

Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

  • Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
  • Phone: 1-800-332-1088
  • Mail: return the postage-paid FDA form 3500, which may be downloaded from the MedWatch "Download Forms" page, to address on the pre-addressed form
  • Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178

 

[05/27/2010 - Press Release - Hospira]

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Propofol Adverse Reactions
Chills ( 122 Reports)
Propofol Infusion Syndrome ( 116 Reports)
Cardiac Arrest ( 102 Reports) Cardiac arrest Questions
Hypotension ( 101 Reports)
Pyrexia ( 92 Reports)
Rhabdomyolysis ( 82 Reports)
Bradycardia ( 73 Reports)
Renal Failure Acute ( 61 Reports)
Metabolic Acidosis ( 57 Reports)
Post Procedural Complication ( 54 Reports)
Pain ( 53 Reports) Pain Questions
Anaphylactic Reaction ( 47 Reports)
Oxygen Saturation Decreased ( 44 Reports)
Hyperkalaemia ( 39 Reports)
Renal Failure ( 33 Reports)
Convulsion ( 31 Reports)
Blood Pressure Decreased ( 30 Reports)
Headache ( 30 Reports) Headache Questions
Tachycardia ( 29 Reports)
Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased ( 28 Reports)
Anaphylactic Shock ( 27 Reports)
Ventricular Fibrillation ( 27 Reports)
Cardio-respiratory Arrest ( 26 Reports)
Circulatory Collapse ( 25 Reports)
Procedural Complication ( 25 Reports)
Respiratory Arrest ( 25 Reports)
Ventricular Tachycardia ( 25 Reports)
Influenza Like Illness ( 24 Reports)
Electrocardiogram St Segment Elevation ( 22 Reports)
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