Class II · Moderate risk
Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose 500 mg in 100 mL 5% Dextrose
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Cause type: Temperature excursion
The product was stored or shipped outside its labeled temperature range. Heat or freezing can degrade a drug without any visible change, so it may be weaker than labeled. All temperature excursion recalls.
What was recalled
Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose 500 mg in 100 mL 5% Dextrose (5 mg/mL) 24x100 mL Single Dose Flexible Containers NDC 0143-9721-24 West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA
Affected NDC
0143-9721-24
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Drug: Levofloxacin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin NDC 00143-9721 |
500 mg/100mL | Injection, Solution Intravenous |
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Cardinal Health Inc.
- NDC code
- 0143-9721-24
- Origin
- OH, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0494-2021 · 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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class II · Moderate risk
Levofloxacin Oral Solution
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class II · Moderate risk
Levofloxacin Injection 500mg/20 mL
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class III · Low risk
Levofloxacin Tablets
Mismatching of the embossing on the tablets (T7) with the embossing mentioned in the package insert (ML63) in the distributed bottles.
Class II · Moderate risk
Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%
CGMP Deviations:
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