FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1267-2014

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

Cefepime for Injections USP and Dextrose Injection USP, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3193-11, For IV Use Only, Single Dose, Sterile, Rx Only, B Braun Medical Inc., Irvine CA 92614-5895, NDC 0264-3193-11

Brand name
Cefepime Hydrochloride And Dextrose
Generic name
Cefepime Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Cefepime Hydrochloride
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0264-3193, 0264-3195
FDA application
NDA050821
Affected lot / code info
Lot# H2L712, Exp 09/14

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
22,248 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-1267-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.