FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0337-2018

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

Linezolid Injection 600 mg/300 mL (2 mg/mL), 300 mL Single-use, ready-to-use flexible plastic infusion bags in a foil laminate overwrap, Rx only, Mfd in India for: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, Dayton, NJ --- NDC 55150-242-51

Brand name
Linezolid
Generic name
Linezolid
Active ingredient
Linezolid
Route
Intravenous
NDC
55150-242
FDA application
ANDA206917
Affected lot / code info
Lot # CLZ160007, Exp August 2018

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter; white particulate matter identified as mold was found in one bag

Recalling firm

Firm
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
Manufacturer
Eugia US LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
279 Princeton Hightstown Rd, N/A, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520-1401

Distribution

Quantity
9,050 bags
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-12-20
FDA classified
2018-02-08
Posted by FDA
2018-02-14
Terminated
2019-06-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0337-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class I recall: Linezolid · FDA Drug Recalls