Bevacizumab recall: Sterility Concern
Bevacizumab (Avastin) 2.5mg/0.1mL PF Inj., 0.1 mL syringe, Compounded by Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy, 1700 Park Ave., # 30, San Jose, CA 95126
Why was Bevacizumab recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leiter Pharmacy is recalling due bacterial contamination found after investigation at contract testing laboratory discovered that OOS/failed results were reported to customers as passing. Hence the sterility of the products cannot be assured.
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 #: 08052013@1, 08052013@4, Exp 11/03/2013
- Product
- Bevacizumab (Avastin) 2.5mg/0.1mL PF Inj., 0.1 mL syringe, Compounded by Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy, 1700 Park Ave., # 30, San Jose, CA 95126
- Recalling firm
- Leiter's Pharmacy
- Quantity
- 265 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Recall date
- September 25, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)