Carboplatin Injection, 10 mg/mL, a) 5 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 61703-339-18) (NDC 61703-360-18, NOVAPLUS), b) 45 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 61703-339-50) (NDC 61703-360-50 NOVAPLUS), Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia

FDA recall notice · announced August 22, 2012 · Hospira

Class III FDA/FSIS Class III: use is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The product

Carboplatin Injection, 10 mg/mL, a) 5 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 61703-339-18) (NDC 61703-360-18, NOVAPLUS), b) 45 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 61703-339-50) (NDC 61703-360-50 NOVAPLUS), Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia

Reason for recall

Failed PH specification: The lots of Carboplatin Injection were manufactured from Carboplatin API lots which trended out of specification low pH.

Notes

Distribution: Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Lot/code information: 5 mL vial - NDC 61703-339-18 (Hospira label), lot number Y031654AB, expiration APR2013; NDC 61703-360-18 (Novoplus label), lot number Y031654AA, expiration APR2013; 45 mL vial - NDC 61703-339-50 (Hospira label), lot numbers Y041711AA, expiration DEC 2012 and Y061711AB, expiration FEB 2013; NDC 61703-360-50 (Novoplus label), lot number Y061711AA, expiration FEB 2013
Quantity: 77,542 vials
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- Carboplatin Injection, 10 mg/mL, a) 5 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 61703-339-18) (NDC 61703-360-18, NOVAPLUS), b) 45 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 61703-339-50) (NDC 61703-360-50 NOVAPLUS), Rx only, Hospira, I (D-1648-2012)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.