FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0339-2018

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

Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection 1.5 g vial, sterile Dry Powder for injection, 10 vials per carton, Distributed by AuroMedics Pharma LLC. 279 Princeton-Highstown Rd. E. Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 55150-116-20

Brand name
Ampicillin And Sulbactam
Generic name
Ampicillin Sodium And Sulbactam Sodium
Active ingredients
Ampicillin Sodium, Sulbactam Sodium
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
55150-116, 55150-117, 55150-178, 55150-179
FDA application
ANDA090349
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number AF0117001-A

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: A confirmed customer report was received for the presence of visible particulate matter, confirmed as glass, within a single vial.

Recalling firm

Firm
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
Manufacturer
Eugia US LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Unit Xii, Lactam Formulation Plant, Survey No. 314, Bachupally, Quthbullapur, Hyderabad, N/A N/A, India

Distribution

Quantity
53,040 vials
Distribution pattern
distributed nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-01-02
FDA classified
2018-02-08
Posted by FDA
2018-02-14
Terminated
2019-09-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0339-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.