Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Mar 15, 2021 (5 years ago)
Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram per vial Rx Only Single-use Vial Sterile Manufactured…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
What was recalled
Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram per vial Rx Only Single-use Vial Sterile Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-3451-70
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health Inc.
NDC code
0781-3451-70
Origin
OH, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0564-2021
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.
Reason Labeling: Label Mix-Up; cartons of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were found to contain vials labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection…