FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-016-2014

Product

PACLITAXEL INJECTION, USP (semisynthetic); 300 mg/50 mL; (6 mg/mL); Multiple Dose Vial;(NDC 63323-763-50); Rx Only; Manufactured for APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC; Schaumburg, IL 60173; Made in India

Brand name
Paclitaxel
Generic name
Paclitaxel
Active ingredient
Paclitaxel
Route
Intravenous
NDC
63323-763
FDA application
ANDA077574
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 871ZA00201, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00301, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00302, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00401, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00402, Exp 11/13 Lot # 872ZA00101, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00201, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00301, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00401, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00501, Exp 12/13

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert- Missing text on the product insert in the "Clinical Studies" and "Specific Adverse Events" sections.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Corporate Dr, N/A, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-8930

Distribution

Quantity
71,129 vials
Distribution pattern
US: Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-11-08
FDA classified
2013-11-22
Posted by FDA
2013-12-04
Terminated
2015-05-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-016-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Paclitaxel · FDA Drug Recalls