FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1034-2014

Product

Tranexamic Acid Injection USP, 1000mg/10mL, 10mL vial, Rx only. Mfd by: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Packaged under two labels: 1) Mfd for: APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC; Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-563-10, and 2) Mfd in USA; for Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc; Vernon Hills, IL 60061. NDC 14789-500-10.

Brand name
Tranexamic Acid
Generic name
Tranexamic Acid
Active ingredient
Tranexamic Acid
Route
Intravenous
NDC
63323-563
FDA application
ANDA091596
Affected lot / code info
National Drug Code (NDC): 63323-563-10; Lot Numbers and (Expiration Dates): 011713 (01/2015); 012213 (01/2015), 032913 (03/2015), 041613 (04/2015); 042513 (04/2015), 042613 (04/2015), 052213 (05/2015), 092612 (09/2014), 111512 (11/2014) NDC: 14789-500-10; 122911 (12/2013), 123011 (12/2013)

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Particulate matter consistent with delamination of the glass vial container.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
121,456 vials
Distribution pattern
US: Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-10-31
FDA classified
2014-01-23
Posted by FDA
2014-01-29
Terminated
2016-01-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1034-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Tranexamic Acid · FDA Drug Recalls