FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0708-2018

Product

Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection, 500 mg Levofloxacin (5 mg/mL) in 100 mL of 5% Dextrose, For Intravenous Infusion, Rx only, Manufactured By: Aurobindo Pharma Limited IDA Pashamylaram - 502307, India, Manufactured for AuroMedics Pharma, LLC, NDC 55150-244-47

Brand name
Levofloxacin
Generic name
Levofloxacin In 5% Dextrose
Active ingredient
Levofloxacin
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
55150-243, 55150-244, 55150-245
FDA application
ANDA206919
Affected lot / code info
Lot/Batch #'s: CLF160008, CLF160009, CLF160010, CLF160011, exp June 2018; CLF160015, CLF160016 , CLF160017, exp August 2018; CLF170001 exp December 2018; CLF170023, CLF170024, exp May 2019; CLF170039, CLF170040, CLF170041, CLF170042, CLF170043, CLF170044, CLF170045, CLF170046, CLF170047 exp August 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
308472 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-0708-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Levofloxacin · FDA Drug Recalls