FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0574-2018

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

Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection, 250 mg/50 mL (5 mg/mL), 50 mL Single-Use flexible container, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AuroMedics Pharma LLC 6 Wheeling Drive, Dayton, NJ 08810 Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma Limited IDA, Pashamylaram - 502307, India ---- NDC 55150-243-46

Brand name
Levofloxacin
Generic name
Levofloxacin In 5% Dextrose
Active ingredient
Levofloxacin
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
55150-243, 55150-244, 55150-245
FDA application
ANDA206919
Affected lot / code info
Lot CLF160003, exp May 2018

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter; contains visible particulate matter identified as mold.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
6,072 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-01-12
FDA classified
2018-03-01
Posted by FDA
2018-03-07
Terminated
2020-04-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0574-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.