Class III · Low riskTerminated Initiated Aug 28, 2018 (8 years ago)
Argatroban Injection, 250 mg/2.5 mL (100 mg/mL), 2.5 mL Single-use Vial, Rx only…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; Out of specification stability testing results at the 18 month time point
What was recalled
Argatroban Injection, 250 mg/2.5 mL (100 mg/mL), 2.5 mL Single-use Vial, Rx only, Sterile, Manufactured for: Hospira, Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC: 0409-1140-01
Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1184-2018
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.
Reason A complaint was received from a hospital pharmacy on 11/10/11 for crystalline particulates in a single vial from Lot V10194. Additional small visible…