FDA recall record

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 grams per vial, For Intravenous Use recall — FDA D-0926-2018

Presence of Particulate Matter: confirmed customer report for presence of visible particulate matter, confirmed as glass

Class Iclassification
D-0926-2018official record ID
May 23, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0926-2018
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAuroMedics Pharma LLC
Report dateMay 23, 2018
Recall initiation dateMay 1, 2018
Quantity77,400 vials
LocationEast Windsor, NJ, United States

Official product description

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 grams per vial, For Intravenous Use Only, Single-Dose vial, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, 6 Wheeling Road, Dayton, NJ 05610. NDC 55150-120-30

Why the product was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: confirmed customer report for presence of visible particulate matter, confirmed as glass

Distribution information

Nationwide in the USA

How to read the classification

FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

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

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