FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0866-2018

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

Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP, 3 gram*s/vial, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Sterile, Manufactured for: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, 6 Wheeling Road, Dayton, NJ, NDC 55150-117-20.

Brand name
Ampicillin And Sulbactam
Generic name
Ampicillin Sodium And Sulbactam Sodium
Active ingredients
Ampicillin Sodium, Sulbactam Sodium
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
55150-116, 55150-117, 55150-178, 55150-179
FDA application
ANDA090349
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: AS0317041-A, AS0317035-A; Exp August 2019

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: confirmed customer report of the presence of visible particulate matter believed to be red rubber particles from the manufacturing process of the active ingredients.

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
54,720 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-05-01
FDA classified
2018-06-14
Posted by FDA
2018-05-16
Terminated
2024-11-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0866-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.