FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0819-2016

Product

Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, 20 mg per 10 mL (2 mg per mL), For intravenous injection, 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-417-10

Brand name
Cisatracurium
Generic name
Cisatracurium Besylate
Active ingredient
Cisatracurium Besylate
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
63323-416, 63323-417, 63323-418
FDA application
ANDA203182
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 6010157, Exp. 01/2017

Why it was recalled

Incorrect/ Undeclared Excipient: Firm is recalling product due to an incorrect statement of Preservative free on the individual carton label. The vial label and outer carton label contain the correct statement of 0.9% benzyl alcohol added as a preservative.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Corporate Dr, N/A, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-8930

Distribution

Quantity
94,560 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-04-05
FDA classified
2016-04-12
Posted by FDA
2016-04-20
Terminated
2017-04-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0819-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.