FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0980-2017

Product

Argatroban Injection, 250 mg/2.5 mL (100 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-use vial, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Gland Pharma Limited, Hyderabad, India, Manufactured for: Hospira, Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045 --- NDC 0409-1140-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot: DP601, exp 10/2018

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; out of specification result for denitroquinoline-related impurity during three month time point

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
275 N Field Dr, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Quantity
701 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-07-06
FDA classified
2017-07-14
Posted by FDA
2017-07-26
Terminated
2019-09-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0980-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.