Key Takeaway

Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP, 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/1 mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, labeled as a) Manufactured for: APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-970-02; and b) Man by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC was recalled on July 1, 2013. The hazard: Presence of particulate matter: characterized as thin colorless flakes that are visually and chemically consistent with glass delamination observed i...

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP, 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/1 mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, labeled as a) Manufactured for: APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-970-02; and b) Man

Recalled: July 1, 2013 ~65110 vials units affected D-685-2013

Description

Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP, 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/1 mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, labeled as a) Manufactured for: APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-970-02; and b) Manufactured in the USA for Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc., Vernon Hills, IL 60061, NDC 14789-300-02

Hazard / Reason

Presence of particulate matter: characterized as thin colorless flakes that are visually and chemically consistent with glass delamination observed in reserve sample vials

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

Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP, 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/1 mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, labeled as a) Manufactured for: APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-970-02; and b) Man

Drugs

Company Information

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

Lake Zurich, IL, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide & Puerto Rico

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