FDAClass IIOctober 13, 2021

Artesunate for Injection recall: Sterility Concern

Artesunate for Injection, 110 mg/vial, packaged in a) 2x2 pack containing 2 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 2 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-11); 4x4 pack containing 4 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 4 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-10), Rx only, Mfg for: Amivas, LLC, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, Delaware 19801.

Why was Artesunate for Injection recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Air filter failed post integrity test leading to a lack of sterility assurance.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Manufacturer Lot Numbers: AR479E01, exp. date 11/03/2022; AR479E02, exp. date 11/09/2022; AR479E03, exp. date 11/16/2022; Cardinal Health Packaging Solutions Lot Numbers: 7507001 and 7508001

Product
Artesunate for Injection, 110 mg/vial, packaged in a) 2x2 pack containing 2 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 2 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-11); 4x4 pack containing 4 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 4 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-10), Rx only, Mfg for: Amivas, LLC, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, Delaware 19801.
Recalling firm
AMIVAS (US), LLC
Quantity
292 cartons
Distribution
Product was distributed to 3 major distributors who may have further distributed the product to various medical centers, hospitals and hospital pharmacies nationwide in the USA.
Recall date
October 13, 2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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