FDAClass IIMarch 27, 2013

METRONIDazole Injection recall: Sterility Concern

METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 100 mL Bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 (NDC 0409-7811-24)

Why was METRONIDazole Injection recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There is the potential for the solution to leak from the administrative port to the fill tube seal.

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 code 12-074-JT Exp 12/13

Product
METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 100 mL Bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 (NDC 0409-7811-24)
Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Quantity
567,624 bags
Distribution
Nationwide.
Recall date
March 27, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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