Carboplatin Injection — Class I drug recall D-153-2013
Completed recall by Hospira Inc., reported 2013-02-13, distributed nationwide. Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to visible particulates identified during a retain sample inspe
| Recall number | D-153-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Completed |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-11-08 |
| Classified | 2013-02-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-02-13 |
| Terminated | 2017-03-20 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 23,315 vials |
| Reason classes | specification failure |
| NDC | 61703-0339, 61703-0339-18, 61703-0339-22, 61703-0339-50, 61703-0339-56 |
| Lot numbers | Z021650AA |
| Expiration dates | 2013-08 |
Product
Carboplatin Injection, 600 mg/60 mL (10 mg/mL), 60 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia, NDC 61703-339-56.
Reason for recall
Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to visible particulates identified during a retain sample inspection. Findings have identified the particles as Carboplatin crystals.
Machine access
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