Anesthetic Drug Recalled Nationwide Over Contamination Concerns

Par Health has issued a nationwide recall for two lots of its Brevital Sodium (methohexital) injectable anesthetic after cellulose particles were found in the product. While no adverse events have been reported, the contamination poses a serious health risk, potentially causing life-threatening blockages in patients' lungs and blood vessels. Hospital and surgical center pharmacies are instructed to cease use and distribution immediately.