Class I · High risk
Docetaxel Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Presence of particulate matter from the stopper in the drug product.
Docetaxel Injection USP
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Defective Container: complaint for seal and cap vial issues that could lead to a lack of sterility assurance.
Cause type: Packaging defect
Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.
What was recalled
Docetaxel Injection USP, 80 mg/4 mL, (20 mg/mL), One-Vial Formulation, Rx only, Mfd By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Visakhapatnam - 530 046, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA, NDC 43598-259-40.
Affected NDC
43598-0259-40
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Drug: Docetaxel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Docetaxel NDC 43598-0259 |
80 mg/4mL | Injection, Solution Intravenous |
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
- NDC code
- 43598-259-40
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1001-2019 · 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 I · High risk
Docetaxel Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Presence of particulate matter from the stopper in the drug product.
Class II · Moderate risk
Docetaxel Injection USP 160 mg/8mL
CGMP Deviations
Class II · Moderate risk
DOCETAXEL 60 MG / 250 ml D5W IVPB
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Docetaxel injection concentrate
Superpotent drug: over-concentrated vials of Docetaxel injection concentrate 20 mg/mL may have been distributed.
Other recalls by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
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Class III · Low risk
Varenicline Tablets
Sub potent drug: during the 9-month stability test conducted, the assay value for the affected lot was below specification limit.
Class II · Moderate risk
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection
Out-of-Specification (OOS) result during the 6-month stability testing; decreased preservative concentration.
Class II · Moderate risk
Omeprazole Delayed-release Capsules
Presence of foreign tablets/capsules: presence of foreign Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release 250mg tablet in a bottle of omeprazole capsules.
Class I · High risk
Levetiracetam 0.75% in Sodium Chloride Injection 1
LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP: The infusion bag is incorrectly labeled as Levetiracetam in 0.82% Sodium Chloride Injection 500 mg/100 mL, while the aluminum overwrap packaging correctly identifies the product as Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection 1,000 mg/100 mL.
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