Key Takeaway

Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 2 g, packaged in 10 Single Use Vials (NDC 68180-644-01) per box, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 2 by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. was recalled on December 20, 2018. The hazard: Presence of Particulate Matter: Product complaints received of grey flecks, identified as shredded rubber particulate matter from the stopper observed...

FDA Drug Class I Terminated

Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 2 g, packaged in 10 Single Use Vials (NDC 68180-644-01) per box, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 2

Recalled: December 20, 2018 ~3,792 boxes units affected D-0358-2019

Description

Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 2 g, packaged in 10 Single Use Vials (NDC 68180-644-01) per box, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 INDIA, NDC 68180-644-10.

Hazard / Reason

Presence of Particulate Matter: Product complaints received of grey flecks, identified as shredded rubber particulate matter from the stopper observed in reconstituted vials.

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

Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 2 g, packaged in 10 Single Use Vials (NDC 68180-644-01) per box, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 2

Drugs

Company Information

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Baltimore, MD, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

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