FDAClass IIIOctober 3, 2018

Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose recall: Superpotent

Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 5 mg/mL, packaged in a) 50 mL (NDC 36000-046-24), b) 100 mL (NDC 36000-047-24), c) 150 mL (NDC 36000-048-24) Container bags, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc., North Brunswick, NJ 08902; By: Claris Injectables Ltd., Gujarat, India.

Why was Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose recalled?

Superpotent Drug: High out of specification results for levofloxacin resulting in increased concentration of solution.

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) A061178, A061183, A061236, Exp. Date 09/2018; A0A0937, Exp. Date 08/2019; A0A1044, A0A1048, Exp. Date 10/2019. b) A0A0741, A0A0747, A0A0748, Exp. Date 6/2019; A0A0814, A0A0815, A0A0823, Exp.Date 7/2019; A0A0889, A0A0893, Exp. Date 8/2019; A0A0954, A0A0958, A0A0970, Exp. Date 09/2019; A0A1005, A0A1006, A0A1008, A0A1012, A0A1016, A0A1028, A0A1036, Exp. 10/2019. c) A061243, Exp. Date 09/2018; A0A0258, Exp. Date 2/2019; A0A0813, Exp. Date 07/2019; A0A0899, A0A0904, A0A0907, A0A0914, A0A0916, A0A0921, A0A0925, Exp. Date 08/2019; A0A0971, A0A0976, Exp. Date 09/2019; A0A0994, A0A0996, A0A0997, A0A0999, A0A1000, A0A1001, A0A1003, A0A1004, Exp. Date 10/2019

Product
Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 5 mg/mL, packaged in a) 50 mL (NDC 36000-046-24), b) 100 mL (NDC 36000-047-24), c) 150 mL (NDC 36000-048-24) Container bags, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc., North Brunswick, NJ 08902; By: Claris Injectables Ltd., Gujarat, India.
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Quantity
523,896 bags
Distribution
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico
Recall date
October 3, 2018
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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