Key Takeaway
Abelcet (Amphotericin B Lipid Complex) Injection, 5 mg/mL, 100 mg vial, Rx only, Manufactured by Exelead, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46268; Distributed by Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 2087 by LEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, INC was recalled on February 3, 2023. The hazard: Lack of assurance of sterility: Medial fill with presence of Cupriavidus pauculus.
Abelcet (Amphotericin B Lipid Complex) Injection, 5 mg/mL, 100 mg vial, Rx only, Manufactured by Exelead, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46268; Distributed by Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 2087
Description
Abelcet (Amphotericin B Lipid Complex) Injection, 5 mg/mL, 100 mg vial, Rx only, Manufactured by Exelead, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46268; Distributed by Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 20878, NDC 57665-101-41
Hazard / Reason
Lack of assurance of sterility: Medial fill with presence of Cupriavidus pauculus.
Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.
Products Affected
Abelcet (Amphotericin B Lipid Complex) Injection, 5 mg/mL, 100 mg vial, Rx only, Manufactured by Exelead, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46268; Distributed by Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 2087
DrugsCompany Information
LEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, INC
Gaithersburg, MD, United States
View all 4 recalls by LEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, INC →Distribution
Nationwide USA
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