FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-685-2013

Product

Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP, 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/1 mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, labeled as a) Manufactured for: APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-970-02; and b) Manufactured in the USA for Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc., Vernon Hills, IL 60061, NDC 14789-300-02

Brand name
Benztropine Mesylate
Generic name
Benztropine Mesylate
Active ingredient
Benztropine Mesylate
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDC
63323-970
FDA application
ANDA090233
Affected lot / code info
a) Lot: 111412, Exp: 11/2014 b) Lots: 030712, Exp: 03/2014; 071212, Exp: 07/2014; 090512, Exp: 09/2014;

Why it was recalled

Presence of particulate matter: characterized as thin colorless flakes that are visually and chemically consistent with glass delamination observed in reserve sample vials

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
65110 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide & Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-07-01
FDA classified
2013-07-05
Posted by FDA
2013-07-17
Terminated
2015-10-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-685-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Benztropine Mesylate · FDA Drug Recalls