FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1663-2012

Product

Bracco Diagnostics multihance (gadobenate dimeglumine) injection, 529 mg/mL, 20ml, Rx only, Manufactured for: Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Princeton, NJ 08543 USA, NDC 0270-5164-15

Brand name
Multihance
Generic name
Gadobenate Dimeglumine
Active ingredient
Gadobenate Dimeglumine
Route
Intravenous
NDC
0270-5164
FDA application
NDA021357
Affected lot / code info
Lot S1P272A Expiry Date: December 2014

Why it was recalled

Short Fill: The product is being recalled due to a potential underfill of the affected vials.

Recalling firm

Firm
Bracco Diagnostics Inc
Manufacturer
BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
259 Prospect Plains Rd., Building H, Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831

Distribution

Quantity
47,750 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-04-16
FDA classified
2012-08-27
Posted by FDA
2012-09-05
Terminated
2013-07-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1663-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Multihance · FDA Drug Recalls