Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 40.5 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package vial, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., Irungattukottai - 602 105, India; Mfg. for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0773-0.
FDA recall notice · announced July 24, 2013 · Apotex
Class I FDA/FSIS Class I: reasonable probability that use will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 40.5 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package vial, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., Irungattukottai - 602 105, India; Mfg. for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0773-0.
Reason for recall
Crystallization: Potential to exhibit precipitation/crystallization in IV bag or IV line upon reconstitution.
Notes
Distribution: Nationwide
Lot/code information: Lot #: 503B015, 503B016, Exp 04/13; 503B019, 503B020, 503B021, 503B022, Exp 07/13; 503B024, Exp 08/13; 503B025, 503B026, 503B027, Exp 09/13; 503C005, 503C006, Exp 12/13; 503C007, 503C008, Exp 01/14; 503C018, Exp 04/14
Quantity: 37,303 vials
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 40.5 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package vial, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., Irungattukottai - 602 105, India; Mfg. for: Apotex Corp (D-806-2013)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.