FDA recall record

ERBITUX CETUXIMAB Injection, 200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL), 100 mL per single-use vial recall — FDA D-0248-2019

Labeling: Missing label; potential for missing primary container label on the vial.

Class IIIclassification
D-0248-2019official record ID
Nov 21, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0248-2019
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmEli Lilly & Co
Report dateNov 21, 2018
Recall initiation dateNov 8, 2018
Quantity9,380 vials
LocationIndianapolis, IN, United States

Official product description

ERBITUX CETUXIMAB Injection, 200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL), 100 mL per single-use vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: ImClone LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, Branchburg, NJ 08876 USA. NDC: 66733-958-23

Why the product was recalled

Labeling: Missing label; potential for missing primary container label on the vial.

Distribution information

AL, AZ, CA, KS, LA, MS, OH, OR, TN, TX and Puerto Rico

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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