Key Takeaway
Zithromax (azithromycin for injection), 500 mg/vial, Sterile, Rx Only, For I.V. infusion only, No latex, No preservative, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10 by Pfizer Inc. was recalled on January 2, 2014. The hazard: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Pfizer is recalling certain lots due to out of specification results for azithromycin N-oxide degradant.
Zithromax (azithromycin for injection), 500 mg/vial, Sterile, Rx Only, For I.V. infusion only, No latex, No preservative, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10
Description
Zithromax (azithromycin for injection), 500 mg/vial, Sterile, Rx Only, For I.V. infusion only, No latex, No preservative, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017, NDC 0069-3150-84
Hazard / Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Pfizer is recalling certain lots due to out of specification results for azithromycin N-oxide degradant.
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
Zithromax (azithromycin for injection), 500 mg/vial, Sterile, Rx Only, For I.V. infusion only, No latex, No preservative, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10
DrugsDistribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
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