US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jul 24, 2015 (11 years ago)

ADRUCIL (fluorouracil injection, USP), 5 g/100 mL (50 mg/mL) glass vials, 5 x 100 ml…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: silcone rubber and fluorouracil crystals found floating in solution

What was recalled

ADRUCIL (fluorouracil injection, USP), 5 g/100 mL (50 mg/mL) glass vials, 5 x 100 ml vials per carton, manufactured by Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA. NDC 073-3019-11 (individual vial), NDC 0703-3019-12 (carton of five).

Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
NDC code
0703-3019-12
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1351-2015

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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