Key Takeaway
Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) one Single Use Vial (NDC 68180-622-01) and b) 10 Single Use Vials per box (NDC 68180-622-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, In 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...
Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) one Single Use Vial (NDC 68180-622-01) and b) 10 Single Use Vials per box (NDC 68180-622-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, In
Description
Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) one Single Use Vial (NDC 68180-622-01) and b) 10 Single Use Vials per box (NDC 68180-622-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 INDIA.
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, 500 mg, packaged in a) one Single Use Vial (NDC 68180-622-01) and b) 10 Single Use Vials per box (NDC 68180-622-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, In
DrugsCompany Information
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Baltimore, MD, United States
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Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
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