FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0255-2025

Product

Nelarabine Injection, 250mg/50mL, (5mg/mL), packaged in: a) 50 mL Single-Dose Vial, NDC 70710-1726-1; b) 6 x 50 mL Single-Dose Vial, NDC 70710-1726-8, Rx only, Manufactured by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc, Pennington, NJ

Brand name
Nelarabine
Generic name
Nelarabine
Active ingredient
Nelarabine
Route
Intravenous
NDC
70710-1726
FDA application
ANDA215037
Affected lot / code info
Lot: a) P300072, P300073 Exp. Feb-2025; P300153, Exp. Jun-25; P300195, Exp. Aug-2025; P400014, P400017, Exp. Dec-2025; P400070, Exp. Feb-2026; P400112, May-2026; P400142, Exp. Jul-2026; b) P300068, Exp. Feb-2025; P300154, Exp.Jun-2025; P400015, P400018, Exp. Dec-2025; P400068, Exp. Feb-2026; P400114, Exp. May-2026; P400139, Exp.Jul-2026.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
36,978 vials
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-02-13
FDA classified
2025-03-06
Posted by FDA
2025-03-12
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0255-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Nelarabine · FDA Drug Recalls