FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0090-2023

Product

Ganciclovir for Injection, USP, 500mg per vial, packaged in a 10-count carton, Rx Only, Mfd. by: THYMOORGAN PHARMAZIE GmbH, Germany, Distributed by Hikma Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, NDC 0143-9299-01

Brand name
Ganciclovir
Generic name
Ganciclovir Sodium
Active ingredient
Ganciclovir Sodium
Route
Intravenous
NDC
0143-9299
FDA application
ANDA076222
Affected lot / code info
Lot#: BQ0006, Exp 08/2023

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label mix-up - one vial was mislabeled as Cladribine Injection 10mg/mL inside a 10-count carton of Ganciclovir 500 mg.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2 Esterbrook Ln, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003-4002

Distribution

Quantity
13,760 vials
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-12-16
FDA classified
2022-12-27
Posted by FDA
2023-01-04
Terminated
2023-12-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0090-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.