FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0615-2017

Product

Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 750 mg in 150 mL 5% Dextrose, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc. North Brunswick NJ, 08902, By: Claris Injectable Ltd. Gujarat, India, NDC 36000-048-24

Brand name
Levofloxacin
Generic name
Levofloxacin
Active ingredient
Levofloxacin
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
36000-045, 36000-046, 36000-047, 36000-048
FDA application
ANDA091436
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: A060040, Exp. Dec 2017

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: there is potential of a leak from the primary container which may result in a potential breach of sterility and contamination of the product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Claris Lifesciences Inc
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1445 US Highway 130, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902-3100

Distribution

Quantity
24,456 units (1019 cartons x 24 bags)
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-03-10
FDA classified
2017-03-24
Posted by FDA
2017-04-05
Terminated
2020-09-18
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0615-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.