FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-832-2013

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Methotrexate Injection, USP, Preservative-Free, 1 g/40 mL (25 mg/mL), 40 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540; Manufactured by: EBEWE Pharma Ges.m.b.H. Nfg.KG, A-4866 Unterach, AUSTRIA, NDC 66758-041-01.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: CL0996, Exp 12/13; and CJ4948, Exp 05/13

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Found during examination of retention samples.

Recalling firm

Firm
Sandoz Incorporated
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2555 W Midway Blvd, N/A, Broomfield, Colorado 80020-1632

Distribution

Quantity
1,635 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-05-20
FDA classified
2013-08-02
Posted by FDA
2013-08-14
Terminated
2014-01-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-832-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.