FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0616-2017

Product

Metronidazole Injection, USP, 500 mg/100 mL, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc. North Brunswick NJ, 08902, By: Claris Injectable Ltd. Gujarat, India, NDC 36000-001-24

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: A060205; A060209, Exp.Jan 2018

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
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1445 US Highway 130, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902-3100

Distribution

Quantity
72072 units
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-0616-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.