US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 15, 2023 (3 years ago)

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 2.25 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfd for…

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

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

What was recalled

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 2.25 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfd for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Chicago, IL 60631, NDC 71288-002-31

Recalling firm
Astral SteriTech Private Ltd.
NDC code
71288-002-31
Origin
N/A, India
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0623-2023

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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