US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated May 1, 2018 (8 years ago)

Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: confirmed customer report of the presence of visible particulate matter believed to be red rubber particles from the manufacturing process of the active ingredients.

What was recalled

Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP, 3 gram*s/vial, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Sterile, Manufactured for: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, 6 Wheeling Road, Dayton, NJ, NDC 55150-117-20.

Recalling firm
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
NDC code
55150-117-20
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0866-2018

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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