FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0213-2018

Product

Docetaxel Injection USP, 20 mg/mL, One-Vial Formulation, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Visakhapatnam - 530 046 INDIA, NDC 43598-611-11

Brand name
Docetaxel
Generic name
Docetaxel
Active ingredient
Docetaxel
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
43598-610, 43598-611
FDA application
ANDA204193
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: H7044, Exp 05/19

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: Product complaints received of defect in the seal of the Docetaxel injection vials that the aluminum seal and/or stopper is removed when the cap is flipped off.

Recalling firm

Firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
107 College Rd E, N/A, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6623

Distribution

Quantity
1,051 vials
Distribution pattern
Distributed nationwide in the USA, Uzbekistan, and Myanmar

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-01-09
FDA classified
2018-01-12
Posted by FDA
2018-01-17
Terminated
2018-12-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0213-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.