FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1665-2012

Product

Multihance Multipack (gadobenate dimeglumine) injection, 529 mg/mL, Pharmacy Bulk Package - Not for Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, Rx only, a) 50 mL Single Dose Vial, b) 100 mL Single Dose Vial, Manufactured for: Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 by Nycomed GmbH, 78224 Singen (Germany), NDC a) 0270-5264-16, b) 0270-5264-17.

Brand name
Multihance
Generic name
Gadobenate Dimeglumine
Active ingredient
Gadobenate Dimeglumine
Route
Intravenous
NDC
0270-5264
FDA application
NDA021358
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) 9J37457, 9J44058, Exp 10/12; b) 9I28973, Exp 09/12

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; Product recalled due to displacement of the aluminum crimp cap during product usage.

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
4,870 Vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-04-16
FDA classified
2012-08-28
Posted by FDA
2012-09-05
Terminated
2013-11-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1665-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.