Key Takeaway

AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION, USP, 1 gram/4 mL (250 mg/ml), 4 mL vial, Rx only, Mfd. by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Hinjawadi, Pune, India Mfd. for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.. NDC 23155-290-32 by Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was recalled on May 21, 2019. The hazard: Non-Sterility:Microbial growth detected in sub lot of Amikacin Sulfate Injection, USP 1gm/4 mL (250mg/mL) and Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injection,...

FDA Drug Class I Terminated

AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION, USP, 1 gram/4 mL (250 mg/ml), 4 mL vial, Rx only, Mfd. by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Hinjawadi, Pune, India Mfd. for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.. NDC 23155-290-32

Recalled: May 21, 2019 ~14,960 4 mL vials units affected D-1398-2019

Description

AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION, USP, 1 gram/4 mL (250 mg/ml), 4 mL vial, Rx only, Mfd. by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Hinjawadi, Pune, India Mfd. for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.. NDC 23155-290-32

Hazard / Reason

Non-Sterility:Microbial growth detected in sub lot of Amikacin Sulfate Injection, USP 1gm/4 mL (250mg/mL) and Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injection, USP 10mg/2mL (5mg/mL) .

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION, USP, 1 gram/4 mL (250 mg/ml), 4 mL vial, Rx only, Mfd. by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Hinjawadi, Pune, India Mfd. for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.. NDC 23155-290-32

Drugs

Company Information

Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Eatontown, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide in the USA

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