Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection — Class I drug recall D-835-2013
Terminated recall by Apotex Corp., reported 2013-08-14, distributed nationwide. Crystallization: Potential to exhibit precipitation/crystallization in IV bag or IV line upon reconstitution.
| Recall number | D-835-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Apotex Corp., Weston, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-10 |
| Classified | 2013-08-02 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-08-14 |
| Terminated | 2018-01-08 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 52,398 vials |
| NDC | 60505-0773-00 |
| Lot numbers | 01/14, 02/14, 04/14, 08/13, 11/13, 12/13, 503B023, 503B028, 503B029, 503B030, 503B031, 503B032, 503B033, 503C001, 503C002, 503C003, 503C004, 503C009, 503C010, 503C011, 503C012, 503C014, 503C015, 503C016, 503C017, 503C019, 503C020 |
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 40.5 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package vial, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., Irungattukottai - 602 105, India; Mfg. for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0773-0
Reason for recall
Crystallization: Potential to exhibit precipitation/crystallization in IV bag or IV line upon reconstitution.
Machine access
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