FDAClass IMay 23, 2018

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection recall: Subpotent

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 gram/vial* 10-count Single Use Vials per carton, Rx Only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt.…

Why was Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection recalled?

Subpotent Drug: High Levels of Impurities Resulting in Decrease Potency

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?

Lots: 501G014 Exp. 05/2018; 501G015 Exp.09/2018; 501G016, 501G017, 501G018, 501G019, 501G020, 501G021, 501G022, 501G023 Exp. 10/2018; 501G024, 501G025, 501G026, 501G027, 501G028, 501G029 501G030, Exp. 11/2018, 501H001, 501H002, 501H003, 501H004, 501H005, 501H006, 501H007, 501H008, Exp. 12/2018; 501H009, Exp. 04/2019; 501H012, 501H013 Exp. 06/2019; 501H018, 501H019, Exp. 09/2019.

Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 gram/vial* 10-count Single Use Vials per carton, Rx Only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt.…
Recalling firm
Apotex Inc.
Quantity
121693 vials
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA.
Recall date
May 23, 2018
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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