US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 2, 2013 (13 years ago)

Gentamicin Sulfate Injection USP 80 mg/2 mL(40 mg/mL as Gentamicin), 2 mL Single-dose…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: visible particles were identified floating in the primary container.

What was recalled

Gentamicin Sulfate Injection USP 80 mg/2 mL(40 mg/mL as Gentamicin), 2 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, (NDC 0409-1207-13), Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60046 USA.

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
NDC code
0409-1207-13
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-686-2013

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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