FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1391-2020

Product

Fosaprepitant for Injection, 150 mg / vial in a 10 mL Single-Dose vial, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047; NDC 63323-972-10

Brand name
Fosaprepitant
Generic name
Fosaprepitant
Active ingredient
Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine
Route
Intravenous
NDC
63323-972
FDA application
ANDA206197
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 6122760, 6122761, exp 08/2021; 6122762, exp 09/2021; 6123883, exp 03/2022

Why it was recalled

Labeling Error: Label Error on Declared Strength: Carton label and product insert incorrectly states the quantity of the excipient edetate disodium (EDTA) as 5.4 mg / vial, rather than the actual amount of 18.8 mg / vial.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
63,067 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-07-13
FDA classified
2020-07-16
Posted by FDA
2020-07-22
Terminated
2022-08-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1391-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.