Cytarabine Injection recall
Cytarabine Injection, 20 mg/mL, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, antineoplastic/cytotoxic agent; Manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL…
Why was Cytarabine Injection recalled?
The affected lots of Carboplatin Injection, Cytarabine Injection, Methotrexate Injection, USP, and Paclitaxel Injection are being recalled due to visible particles embedded in the glass located at the neck of the vial. There may be the potential for product to come into contact with the embedded particles and the particles may become dislodged into the 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 numbers Y131994AA, exp AUG 2013; Y141994AA, exp SEP 2013; Y151994AA, exp SEP 2013; Y161994AA, exp NOV 2013; Y171994AA, exp NOV 2013 and Y181994AA, exp NOV 2013
- Product
- Cytarabine Injection, 20 mg/mL, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, antineoplastic/cytotoxic agent; Manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL…
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- Quantity
- 210 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide, including Puerto Rico and Guam. Product was also distributed internationally to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam
- Recall date
- September 26, 2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)