FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1334-2015

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

Gemcitabine for Injection, USP, 1 g*/vial, Lyophilized powder in a Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Rockford, IL 61103, Made in India, NDC 67457-462-01, UPC 3 67457 46201 1.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 7801273, 7801284, Exp 05/16

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter

Recalling firm

Firm
Mylan Institutional LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4901 Hiawatha Dr, Rockford, Illinois 61103-1287

Distribution

Quantity
10,094 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-03-23
FDA classified
2015-08-14
Posted by FDA
2015-08-26
Terminated
2016-05-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1334-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.