Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
CARBOPLATIN 174 MG / 250ml NS IVPB; CARBOPLATIN 240 MG / 250 ML NS IVPB; CARBOPLATIN 750 MG / 250 ML NACL 0.9% IVPB; CARBOPLATIN…
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Carboplatin Injection, 450 mg/45 mL (10 mg/mL), 45 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile…
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to visible particulates identified during a retain sample inspection. Findings have identified the particles as Carboplatin crystals.
What was recalled
Carboplatin Injection, 450 mg/45 mL (10 mg/mL), 45 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, NDC 61703-339-50 (Hospira label) and NDC 61703-360-50 (Novaplus label), Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia.
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- NDC code
- 61703-339-50
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-154-2013
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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