propofol recall

Generic Diprivan Recall: 57,000 Vials of Propofol

it looks like More than 57,000 vials of the anesthetic propofol ,a generic version of the brand name drug Diprivan have been recalled.

The recalled drug has been connected with the controversial death of Michael Jackson, who died on June 25 of cardiac arrest.

FDA officials and others say it is unlikely the drug played a role in Michael Jackson’s death and the vials found at his home were from different lots than those being recalled.

Allaboutlawsuits: More than 57,000 vials of the anesthetic propofol, a generic version of Diprivan, have been recalled after testing confirmed that two lots of the medication manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals may be tainted. At least 40 people have reportedly been sickened by a bacterial contaminant that got into the drug.

Propofol is a short-acting anesthesia medication which is used for sedation during medical procedures, such as colonoscopy and endoscopy, as well as in dental surgery. It is marketed with the brand name Diprivan by AstraZeneca, and it is currently available as a generic from Teva Pharmaceuticals and other manufacturers.

The recalled drug has been connected with the controversial death of Michael Jackson, who died on June 25 of cardiac arrest. Preliminary toxicology reports indicate he had a massive amount of drugs in his system and propofol was found in his home following his death. The presence of this anesthetic is unusual because it is normally only delivered by an anesthesiologist and requires that the patient be monitored.