FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0709-2018

Product

Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection, 750 mg Levofloxacin (5 mg/mL) in 150 mL of 5% Dextrose, For Intravenous Infusion, Rx only, Manufactured By: Aurobindo Pharma Limited IDA Pashamylaram - 502307, India, Manufactured for AuroMedics Pharma, LLC, NDC 55150-245-52

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: CLF160012, CLF160014 exp July 2018; CLF170007, CLF170008, CLF170009, CLF170010, CLF170011, CLF170012, CLF170013 exp February 2019; CLF170014, CLF170015, CLF170016 exp March 2019; CLF170017, CLF170018, CLF170019, exp April 2019; CLF170020, CLF170021, CLF170022 exp May 2019; CLF170035, CLF170036, CLF170037, CLF170038 exp August 2019; CLF170048, CLF170049, CLF170050, CLF170051, CLF170052 exp September 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
308112 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-0709-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.