FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0569-2025

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

Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gram per vial, Sterile, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Rx Only, Manufactured by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC: 0781 3451-70 (vial), NDC: 0781-3451-96 (carton).

Brand name
Cefazolin
Generic name
Cefazolin
Active ingredient
Cefazolin Sodium
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous, Parenteral
NDCs
0781-3450, 0781-3451
FDA application
ANDA062831
Affected lot / code info
Lot # PG4360, PG4362, Exp. 11/30/2027

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Mix-Up; cartons of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were found to contain vials labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection, USP, 20 million Unit. The vials contained Cefozalin

Recalling firm

Firm
Sandoz Inc
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
100 College Rd W, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6604

Distribution

Quantity
208,300 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-06-27
FDA classified
2025-08-06
Posted by FDA
2025-07-09
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0569-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class I recall: Cefazolin · FDA Drug Recalls