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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 4.5 gram/vial* 10-count Single Use Vials per carton, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd. Irungattukottai-602 105, India Mfg. for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326. NDC 60505-0688-4

D-0840-2018

May 08, 2018

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Apotex Inc.
Event
Event 80063
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
13453 vials
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0840-2018

Official wording

Reason: Subpotent Drug: High Levels of Impurities Resulting in Decrease Potency

Code information: Lots: 502H001 Exp. 01/2019; 502H003, 502H004, 502H005, Exp. 04/2019; 502H009, 502H012, Exp. 05/2019.

Distribution pattern: Nationwide in the USA.

Derived failure modes

  • Potency or specification failure

    reason.potency_specification_failure · v1.0.0

    Subpotent