Pemrydi Rtu
Discolored solution. The firm has received market complaints reporting green to dark green discoloration in certain vials
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Discolored solution. The firm has received market complaints reporting green to dark green discoloration in certain vials
Cause type: Failed specification
A physical or chemical test other than potency, dissolution, impurity or stability failed - pH, viscosity, appearance, tablet integrity, fill volume. A product outside its own specification may not perform as designed, even if the active ingredient is present. All failed specification recalls.
PEMRYDI RTU (pemetrexed injection), 100 mg/10 mL (10 mg/mL), Single-dose vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Limited, Ahmedabad, India; Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LC, Bridgewater, NY 08807. NDC: 70121-2453-1
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Pemetrexed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemrydi Rtu Pemetrexed disodium NDC 70121-2453 |
HEMIPENTAHYDRATE 100 mg/10mL | Injection Intravenous |
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 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.
Discolored solution. The firm has received market complaints reporting green to dark green discoloration in certain vials
Lack of Sterility Assurance
Lack of Sterility Assurance
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Discolored solution. The firm has received market complaints reporting green to dark green discoloration in certain vials
CGMP Deviations
CGMP Deviations
CGMP Deviations
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