Cyclophosphamide for Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as stainless steel
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
cGMP deviations: Temperature excursion during transportation.
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.
Cyclophosphamide Injection 500 mg/5 mL (100 mg/mL), Hazardous Drug, Rx Only, Sterile, 5mL Multiple Dose Vial, Manufactured in Austria by Fareva Unterach GmbH for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Product of India, Vial NDC# 0781-3528-75, Carton NDC# 0781-3528-10.
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Drug: Cyclophosphamide
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclophosphamide NDC 00781-3528 |
500 mg/5mL | Injection, Solution, Concentrate Intravenous |
Sandoz Inc | Rx |
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.
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as stainless steel
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as stainless steel
Labeling: Incorrect or missing Package Insert: There is an error on the Package Insert (PI), section 2.3, Preparation, Handling, and Administration. The concentration of the reconstituted product is listed as '20 mg per vial.' This information should read: '20 mg per mL'.
Labeling: Incorrect or missing Package Insert: There is an error on the Package Insert (PI), section 2.3, Preparation, Handling, and Administration. The concentration of the reconstituted product is listed as '20 mg per vial.' This information should read: '20 mg per mL'.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date
Temperature Abuse
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