FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0705-2018

Product

Levetiracetam in 0.82% Sodium Chloride Injection, 500 mg per 100 mL (5 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion Only, Distributed By: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, E. Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 55150-246-47.

Brand name
Levetiracetam
Generic name
Levetiracetam In Sodium Chloride
Active ingredient
Levetiracetam
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
55150-246, 55150-247, 55150-248
FDA application
ANDA207160
Affected lot / code info
Lot/Batch #'s: CLV160016, CLV160017, and CLV160018, exp Sept 2018, CLV160019, exp Oct 2018, CLV160020, CLV160021, and CLV160031, exp Nov 2018; CLV160032 and CLV170001, exp 12/18; CLV170008 and CLV170009, exp April 2019, CLV170020, CLV170021 and CLV170022, exp Oct 2019

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; confirmed customer report of a leaking bags and mold found between the outer bag and the overwrap

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
261250 bags
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-03-27
FDA classified
2018-05-03
Posted by FDA
2018-05-09
Terminated
2022-02-18
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0705-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Levetiracetam · FDA Drug Recalls