Ceftriaxone for Injection USP recall: Particulate Matter
Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 250 mg, packaged in a) one Single Use Vial (NDC 68180-611-01) and b) 10 Single Use Vials per box (NDC 68180-611-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 INDIA.
Why was Ceftriaxone for Injection USP recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product complaints received of grey flecks, identified as shredded rubber particulate matter from the stopper observed in reconstituted vials.
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 #: a) C600142, Exp 08/19; b) C600136, Exp 08/19; C600182, Exp 09/19, C700147, Exp 05/20; C700207, Exp 09/20 Additional lots added 12/19/2018 - C600142, C700147 and C700207
- Product
- Ceftriaxone for Injection USP, 250 mg, packaged in a) one Single Use Vial (NDC 68180-611-01) and b) 10 Single Use Vials per box (NDC 68180-611-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 INDIA.
- Recalling firm
- Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Quantity
- a) 12,000 vials; b) 11,763 boxes
- Distribution
- Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
- Recall date
- January 16, 2019
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)