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METRONIDazole Injection recall: Sterility Concern

METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL) in 100 mL Single Dose Flexible Container, Rx only, For IV Use, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC…

Why was METRONIDazole Injection recalled?

Lack of Sterility Assurance: customer report of leaking bag

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: 54-054-JT, 6/1/2017

Product
METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL) in 100 mL Single Dose Flexible Container, Rx only, For IV Use, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC…
Recalling firm
Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company
Quantity
578,784 bags
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall date
March 1, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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