US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 27, 2021 (5 years ago)

Artesunate for Injection, 110 mg/vial, packaged in a) 2x2 pack containing 2 Single-dose…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Air filter failed post integrity test leading to a lack of sterility assurance.

What was recalled

Artesunate for Injection, 110 mg/vial, packaged in a) 2x2 pack containing 2 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 2 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-11); 4x4 pack containing 4 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 4 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-10), Rx only, Mfg for: Amivas, LLC, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, Delaware 19801.

Recalling firm
Amivas (US), LLC
NDC code
73607-001-02
Origin
MD, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0002-2022

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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