Colistimethate for Injection USP, 150 mg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, India Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 23155-193-31

FDA recall notice · announced March 25, 2015 · Heritage Pharmaceuticals

Class II FDA/FSIS Class II: use may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The product

Colistimethate for Injection USP, 150 mg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, India Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 23155-193-31

Reason for recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Firm is recalling two injectable products due to concerns with quality control processes.

Notes

Distribution: Nationwide
Lot/code information: Lot # VCOA002; Exp. 09/14, VCOA003; Exp. 10/14, VCOA004; Exp. 10/14 VCOA005; Exp. 01/15, VCOA006; Exp 03/15, VCOA007; Exp 09/15, VCOA008; Exp. 12/15, VCOA009; Exp. 02/16, VCOA010; Exp. 10/16 VCOA011; Exp. 10/16
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- RIFAMPIN for Injection,USP, 600 mg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, India Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., Eatontown, NJ 07724 NDC 23155 (D-0416-2015)
- Colistimethate for Injection USP, 150 mg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, India Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 23155-193-31 (D-0415-2015)

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