FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-686-2013

Product

Gentamicin Sulfate Injection USP 80 mg/2 mL(40 mg/mL as Gentamicin), 2 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, (NDC 0409-1207-13), Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60046 USA.

Brand name
Gentamicin Sulfate
Generic name
Gentamicin Sulfate
Active ingredient
Gentamicin Sulfate
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDC
0409-1207
FDA application
ANDA062420
Affected lot / code info
Lot 07-067-DK Exp. 07/13

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: visible particles were identified floating in the primary container.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
275 N Field Dr, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Quantity
168,300 vals
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-05-02
FDA classified
2013-07-08
Posted by FDA
2013-07-17
Terminated
2014-10-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-686-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.