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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gram per vial, Sterile, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Rx Only, Manufactured by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC: 0781 3451-70 (vial), NDC: 0781-3451-96 (carton).

D-0569-2025

June 27, 2025

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Sandoz Inc
Event
Event 97140
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class I
Quantity
208,300 vials
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0569-2025

Official wording

Reason: Labeling: Label Mix-Up; cartons of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were found to contain vials labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection, USP, 20 million Unit. The vials contained Cefozalin

Code information: Lot # PG4360, PG4362, Exp. 11/30/2027

Distribution pattern: Nationwide in the USA

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    Labeling: Label Mix-Up