Class II · Moderate risk
Nelarabine Injection
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Nelarabine Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Cause type: Impurity / degradation
An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.
What was recalled
Nelarabine Injection, 250mg/50mL, (5mg/mL), packaged in: a) 50 mL Single-Dose Vial, NDC 70710-1726-1; b) 6 x 50 mL Single-Dose Vial, NDC 70710-1726-8, Rx only, Manufactured by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc, Pennington, NJ
Affected NDCs
70710-1726-01
70710-1726-08
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Drug: Nelarabine
Product details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelarabine NDC 70710-1726 |
5 mg/mL | Injection Intravenous |
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
- NDC code
- 70710-1726-1
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0255-2025 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
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