Meropenem I.V recall: Sterility Concern
Meropenem I.V. 1 g is supplied in 30 mL injection vials, RX only. Manufactured by Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd Tamil Nadu, India for Hospira…
Why was Meropenem I.V recalled?
Defective Container: Glass vials may crack due to low (thin) out of specification vial wall thickness which may lead to contamination and lack of assurance of sterility.
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 #: 609E014, Exp 1/2016; 609E015, Exp 1J/2016; 609E016, Exp 1/2016; 609E017, Exp 1/2016; 609E018, Exp 1/2016; 609E019, Exp 1/2016; 601E025, Exp 1/2016; 601E027, Exp 1/2016; 601E028A, Exp 1/2016; 601E028B, Exp 1/2016; 601E028C, Exp 1/2016
- Product
- Meropenem I.V. 1 g is supplied in 30 mL injection vials, RX only. Manufactured by Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd Tamil Nadu, India for Hospira…
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- Quantity
- 261,706 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico, Italy, Netherland, Spain
- Recall date
- December 24, 2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)