Key Takeaway
Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 500 mg in 100 mL 5% Dextrose, 100 mL Single Use Container bag, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc., North Brunswick, NJ 08902; by Baxter Healthcare Corporation was recalled on August 1, 2018. The hazard: Superpotent Drug: High out of specification results for levofloxacin resulting in increased concentration of solution.
Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 500 mg in 100 mL 5% Dextrose, 100 mL Single Use Container bag, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc., North Brunswick, NJ 08902;
Description
Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 500 mg in 100 mL 5% Dextrose, 100 mL Single Use Container bag, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc., North Brunswick, NJ 08902; By: Claris Injectables Ltd., Gujarat, India, NDC 36000-047-24.
Hazard / Reason
Superpotent Drug: High out of specification results for levofloxacin resulting in increased concentration of solution.
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
Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 500 mg in 100 mL 5% Dextrose, 100 mL Single Use Container bag, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc., North Brunswick, NJ 08902;
DrugsCompany Information
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Jayuya, PR, United States
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Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico
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