FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0639-2017

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

Vancomycin HCl 1.25 g added to 5% Dextrose 250 mL Bag For IV Use Only, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0922-40

Affected lot / code info
Lot: 20161221@70, Exp 02/04/2017

Why it was recalled

Presence of particulate matter - this recall is due to a recent Hospira recall of vancomyicn hydrochloride 10gm vials due to presence of particulate matter.

Recalling firm

Firm
SCA Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
8821 Knoedl Ct, N/A, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-4600

Distribution

Quantity
50 bags
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-02-03
FDA classified
2017-04-05
Posted by FDA
2017-04-12
Terminated
2017-10-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0639-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.