FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0859-2016

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Amikacin Sulfate injection USP,1 gm/4 mL (250 mg/mL) 4mL vial, Rx only, Manufactured in Hungary For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454. Individual Pack NDC 0703-9040-01, Shelf Pack NDC 0703-9040-03

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 4750915, Exp 9/2017

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as glass in one vial.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1090 Horsham Rd, N/A, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454-1505

Distribution

Quantity
6,291 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-03-09
FDA classified
2016-05-23
Posted by FDA
2016-06-01
Terminated
2017-02-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0859-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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