US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated May 8, 2018 (8 years ago)

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 gram/vial* 10-count Single Use Vials…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: High Levels of Impurities Resulting in Decrease Potency

What was recalled

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 gram/vial* 10-count Single Use Vials per carton, Rx Only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd. Irungattukottai-602 105, India Mfg. for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326. NDC 60505-0687-4

Recalling firm
Apotex Inc.
NDC code
60505-0687-4
Origin
Canada
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0839-2018

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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