Paclitaxel Injection, 6 mg/mL, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, antineoplastic/cytotoxic agent; Manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia; N DC 61703-342-50

Reason: The affected lots of Carboplatin Injection, Cytarabine Injection, Methotrexate Injection, USP, and Paclitaxel Injection are being recalled due to visible particles embedded in the glass located at the neck of the vial. There may be the potential for product to come into contact with the embedded particles and the particles may become dislodged into the solution.

Code information: lot numbers Y096865AA, exp AUG 2013; Y106865AA, exp AUG 2013; Y116865AA, exp AUG 2013; Y126865AA, exp SEP 2013; Y136865AA, exp SEP 2013; Y146865AA, exp SEP 2013; Y156865AA, exp OCT 2013; Y166865AA, exp NOV 2013; Y176865AA, exp NOV 2013; and Y186865AA, exp DEC 2013

Distribution pattern: Nationwide, including Puerto Rico and Guam. Product was also distributed internationally to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam