FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0123-2018

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP. 750 mg. Sterile Powder. Rx Only. Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC: 0409-6531-02

Brand name
Vancomycin Hydrochloride
Generic name
Vancomycin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Vancomycin Hydrochloride
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-3515, 0409-6531, 0409-6533, 0409-4332
FDA application
ANDA062912
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 632153A; Exp. 03/18

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: glass particulate found in vial

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 E 42nd St, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
102,500 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-08-30
FDA classified
2017-12-20
Posted by FDA
2017-12-27
Terminated
2018-11-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0123-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class I recall: Vancomycin Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls