FDA recall record

Genentech Trastuzumab Kit containing 1 vial Trastuzumab (nominal content: 440 mg) recall — FDA D-135-2013

Presence of Particulate Matter: One lot of Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP diluent vials that were packed with Trastuzumab Kits for…

Class Iclassification
D-135-2013official record ID
Jan 30, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-135-2013
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmGenentech Inc.
Report dateJan 30, 2013
Recall initiation dateJul 30, 2012
Quantity2,140 kits
LocationSouth San Francisco, CA, United States

Official product description

Trastuzumab Kit containing 1 vial Trastuzumab (nominal content: 440 mg); 1 20 mL multiple dose vial Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP (1.1% benzyl alcohol), Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., for Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990, NDC 50242-903-69; and 1 Reconstitution Instructions per kit; Investigation Use only, Genentech, Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990.

Why the product was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: One lot of Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP diluent vials that were packed with Trastuzumab Kits for investigational use has the potential to contain glass particulates.

Distribution information

Nationwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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