Metronidazole Injection USP — Class II drug recall D-629-2013
Terminated recall by Baxter Healthcare Corp., reported 2013-07-10, distributed nationwide. Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Specific lot numbers of these products have been identified for potential admi
| Recall number | D-629-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corp., Deerfield, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-21 |
| Classified | 2013-06-28 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-07-10 |
| Terminated | 2015-06-18 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 172,296 units |
| Reason classes | sterility, packaging |
| NDC | 00338-1055, 00338-1055-48 |
| Lot numbers | 2/14, P280123, P280123A |
Product
Metronidazole Injection USP, RTU, 500 mg/100mL in Viaflex Plus Container, Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0338-1055-48
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Specific lot numbers of these products have been identified for potential administration port leakage. The potential for leakage is the result of a manufacturing issue which occurred during the sealing of the closure assembly at the administration port.
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