FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0706-2018

Product

Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1000 mg per 100 mL (10 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion Only, Distributed By: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, E. Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 55150-247-47.

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: CLV160013, CLV160014 and CLV160015, exp Sept 2018; CLV160022, CLV160023, CLV160024, CLV160025, CLV160026, CLV160027, CLV160028, CLV160029, CLV160030 exp Oct 2018; CLV170002, Dec 2018; CLV170010, exp April 2019; CLV170027, CLV170028, CLV170029 and CLV170030 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
188941 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-0706-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.