Key Takeaway

AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for Injection, 50 mg, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Single-Use Vial, Rx Only, Marketed by: Astellas Pharma US, Inc., Northbrook, IL 60062, Manufactured by: Gilead S by Gilead Sciences, Inc. was recalled on June 20, 2013. The hazard: Lack of Sterility Assurance; During a routine simulation of the manufacturing of AmBisome, a bacterial contamination was detected in some media fill u...

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for Injection, 50 mg, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Single-Use Vial, Rx Only, Marketed by: Astellas Pharma US, Inc., Northbrook, IL 60062, Manufactured by: Gilead S

Recalled: June 20, 2013 ~478,352 vials units affected D-821-2013

Description

AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for Injection, 50 mg, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Single-Use Vial, Rx Only, Marketed by: Astellas Pharma US, Inc., Northbrook, IL 60062, Manufactured by: Gilead Sciences, Inc., San Dimas, CA 91773, NDC 0469-3051-30.

Hazard / Reason

Lack of Sterility Assurance; During a routine simulation of the manufacturing of AmBisome, a bacterial contamination was detected in some media fill units. No contaminated batches have actually been identified in the finished product, but there is a possibility of contamination.

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

AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for Injection, 50 mg, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Single-Use Vial, Rx Only, Marketed by: Astellas Pharma US, Inc., Northbrook, IL 60062, Manufactured by: Gilead S

Drugs

Company Information

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Foster City, CA, United States

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Distribution

Foreign distribution only to France, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark,Turkey, Ireland, Norway, Malta, UK, Greece, Belgium, Austria, Germany, India, Hong Kong, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, UAE, Singapore, Ecuador, Oman, El Salvador, MCF Holland, MSF, France, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Spain, Finland, Sweden.

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