FDA recall record

Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, 10 grams recall — FDA D-0638-2017

Presence of Particulate Matter: A hair was found stuck to the stopper of inside a single vial. The hair came in contact with the reconstituted drug…

Class Iclassification
D-0638-2017official record ID
Apr 12, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0638-2017
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmHospira Inc., A Pfizer Company
Report dateApr 12, 2017
Recall initiation dateJan 24, 2017
Quantity30,880 vials
LocationLake Forest, IL, United States

Official product description

Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, 10 grams, Pharmacy Bulk Package - Not For Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, packaged in 100 mL glass vial, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6510-01

Why the product was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: A hair was found stuck to the stopper of inside a single vial. The hair came in contact with the reconstituted drug product.

Distribution information

U.S. Nationwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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