FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0290-2015

Product

GENTAMICIN INJECTION, USP, equivalent to 40 mg/mL, Rx only, 20 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Manufactured by APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-010-20

Brand name
Gentamicin
Generic name
Gentamicin Sulfate
Active ingredient
Gentamicin Sulfate
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDC
63323-010
FDA application
ANDA062366
Affected lot / code info
Product Code: 1020; NDC: 63323-010-20; Lot Number: 6107992; Expiration Date: 09/2015

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: Vials may be missing stoppers.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2045 Cornell Ave, N/A, Melrose Park, Illinois 60160-1002

Distribution

Quantity
92,125 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-11-12
FDA classified
2014-12-08
Posted by FDA
2014-12-17
Terminated
2016-03-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0290-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Gentamicin · FDA Drug Recalls