US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 15, 2018 (8 years ago)

Cidofovir injection 375 mg/mL (75 mg/mL) vial Injection, 5 mL vials, Rx Only, Mfg. By…

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

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: complaints received about dried powder on the outside of the bottle

What was recalled

Cidofovir injection 375 mg/mL (75 mg/mL) vial Injection, 5 mL vials, Rx Only, Mfg. By Emcure Pharmaceutical Ltd Hinjawadi, Pune, India, Mfg for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. UPC 323155216388, NDC 23155-216-31

Recalling firm
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC code
23155-216-31
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0094-2019

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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