US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 30, 2013 (13 years ago)

Cefazolin, injection, 1 gram per vial, 25 vials per box, sterile, Rx only, single-use…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Sandoz Inc is recalling Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gm vials, lot DB2208, due to a customer complaint for broken/cracked vials which was confirmed through review of retained samples.

What was recalled

Cefazolin, injection, 1 gram per vial, 25 vials per box, sterile, Rx only, single-use vial, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz, Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 00781-3451-70 (vial), NDC 00781-3451-96 (box)

Recalling firm
Sandoz Incorporated
NDC code
00781-3451-70
Origin
CO, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-597-2013

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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