Cefazolin recall: Sterility Concern
Cefazolin, injection, 1 gram per vial, 25 vials per box, sterile, Rx only, single-use vial, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz, Inc.…
Why was Cefazolin recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Sandoz Inc is recalling Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gm vials, lot DB2208, due to a customer complaint for broken/cracked vials which was confirmed through review of retained samples.
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 #: DB2208, Exp 01/16
- Product
- Cefazolin, injection, 1 gram per vial, 25 vials per box, sterile, Rx only, single-use vial, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz, Inc.…
- Recalling firm
- Sandoz Incorporated
- Quantity
- 297,200 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
- Recall date
- June 19, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)