FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1543-2014

Product

CYTARAbine for Injection USP, lyophiled in glass vials, 1 gram per vial, Rx only, Distributed by Bedford Laboratories, Bedford, OH 44146, Manufactured by Ben Venue Labs, Inc., Bedford, OH 44146, NDC 55390-808-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 0161-13-2167551; Exp. 07/14 Lot # 0161-13-2176919; Exp. 08/14

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Crimp defects during visual inspection could affect container closure integrity.

Recalling firm

Firm
Ben Venue Laboratories Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
300 Northfield Rd, Bedford, Ohio 44146-4650

Distribution

Quantity
7172 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-07-31
FDA classified
2014-08-18
Posted by FDA
2014-08-27
Terminated
2014-12-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1543-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.