Famotidine Injection in Sodium Chloride Injection
CGMP Deviations
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products; out of limit results obtained for endotoxin testing.
Cause type: Microbial contamination
Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.
Famotidine Injection, USP, 20 mg per 2 mL (10 mg per mL), 2 mL vials, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, NDC 63323-739-11 (unit of use), 63323-739-12 (unit of sale).
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Famotidine Category: Heartburn & Stomach Medication
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famotidine NDC 63323-0739 |
10 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Intravenous |
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Rx |
Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week.
CGMP Deviations
Presence of Foreign Tablet/Capsule: A stray Rasagiline Mesylate 1 mg tablet was discovered in an unopened bottle of Ibuprofen and Famotidine.
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: some cartons labeled and containing 20 mg may have an external label placed on the side of the carton indicating strength as 10 mg.
Presence of foreign tablets/capsules: Famotidine 20mg and ibuprofen 400mg tablets were found in a lot of famotidine 40mg.
TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Complaint received from customer that product was received in a non-refrigerated state.
Presence of particulate matter:An internal investigation at the firm found the product to contain glass particles.
Labeling: Label Mixup: MicroVault labeled as Morphine 2 mg/1 mL, contains a Prefilled Syringe of Dilaudid 0.5 mg/0.5 mL.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
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