FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1264-2014

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

Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog No. 3123-11, For IV Use Only, Single Use, Sterile, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc, Irvine CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-3123-11

Brand name
Cefoxitin And Dextrose
Generic name
Cefoxitin Sodium
Active ingredient
Cefoxitin Sodium
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0264-3123, 0264-3125
FDA application
NDA065214
Affected lot / code info
Lot# H3E507, Exp 11/14

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling several injectable products due to visible particulate matter found in reserve sample units.

Recalling firm

Firm
B. Braun Medical Inc
Manufacturer
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2525 McGaw Ave, Irvine, California 92614-5841

Distribution

Quantity
22,584 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide, Puerto Rico and Spain

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-11-21
FDA classified
2014-04-25
Posted by FDA
2014-05-07
Terminated
2014-12-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1264-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.