Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-685-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC |
| Report date | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Quantity | 65110 vials |
| Location | Lake Zurich, IL, United States |
Official product description
Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP, 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/1 mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, labeled as a) Manufactured for: APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-970-02; and b) Manufactured in the USA for Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc., Vernon Hills, IL 60061, NDC 14789-300-02
Why the product was recalled
Presence of particulate matter: characterized as thin colorless flakes that are visually and chemically consistent with glass delamination observed in reserve sample vials
Distribution information
Nationwide & Puerto Rico
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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