FDAClass IIOctober 31, 2018

Meropenem for Injection recall: Sterility Concern

Meropenem for Injection, USA (I.V.), 1 gram/vial, 25 vials per carton, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA.…

Why was Meropenem for Injection recalled?

Lack of assurance of sterility: loss of container integrity.

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?

Lot: 609G047, EXP 10/2018

Product
Meropenem for Injection, USA (I.V.), 1 gram/vial, 25 vials per carton, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA.…
Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.
Quantity
71,075 vials
Distribution
Nationwide in the US and Puerto Rico
Recall date
October 31, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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