Key Takeaway

Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 1 gram, 10 Single use Vials, Rx only, For IM or I.V. Use, Manufactured by: Sandoz GMbH for Hospira Worldwide, Inc., Lake Forest, Il 60045, USA, Made in Austria, NDC 04 by Sandoz, Inc was recalled on October 19, 2016. The hazard: Labeling: Missing Label

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 1 gram, 10 Single use Vials, Rx only, For IM or I.V. Use, Manufactured by: Sandoz GMbH for Hospira Worldwide, Inc., Lake Forest, Il 60045, USA, Made in Austria, NDC 04

Recalled: October 19, 2016 ~139,430 vials units affected D-0145-2017

Description

Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 1 gram, 10 Single use Vials, Rx only, For IM or I.V. Use, Manufactured by: Sandoz GMbH for Hospira Worldwide, Inc., Lake Forest, Il 60045, USA, Made in Austria, NDC 0409-7332-01

Hazard / Reason

Labeling: Missing Label

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP, 1 gram, 10 Single use Vials, Rx only, For IM or I.V. Use, Manufactured by: Sandoz GMbH for Hospira Worldwide, Inc., Lake Forest, Il 60045, USA, Made in Austria, NDC 04

Drugs

Company Information

Sandoz, Inc

Princeton, NJ, United States

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Distribution

WI

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