Key Takeaway
Clindamycin Injection, USP, 600 mg/ 4 mL (150 mg/mL), 4 mL vials, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-620-94 by Pfizer Inc. was recalled on March 15, 2019. The hazard: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out-of-specification (OOS) results were demonstrated for several specified impurities at the 24-mon...
Clindamycin Injection, USP, 600 mg/ 4 mL (150 mg/mL), 4 mL vials, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-620-94
Description
Clindamycin Injection, USP, 600 mg/ 4 mL (150 mg/mL), 4 mL vials, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-620-94
Hazard / Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out-of-specification (OOS) results were demonstrated for several specified impurities at the 24-month time point
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
Clindamycin Injection, USP, 600 mg/ 4 mL (150 mg/mL), 4 mL vials, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-620-94
DrugsDistribution
Nationwide USA and Guam
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