Class II · Moderate risk
Paclitaxel Protein 175 Mg/100 Ml Ns Ivpb
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Paclitaxel Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
The affected lots of Carboplatin Injection, Cytarabine Injection, Methotrexate Injection, USP, and Paclitaxel Injection are being recalled due to visible particles embedded in the glass located at the neck of the vial. There may be the potential for product to come into contact with the embedded particles and the particles may become dislodged into the solution.
Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter
Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.
What was recalled
Paclitaxel Injection, 6 mg/mL, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, antineoplastic/cytotoxic agent; Manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia; N DC 61703-342-50
Affected NDC
61703-0342-50
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Drug: Paclitaxel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paclitaxel NDC 61703-0342 |
6 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Intravenous |
Hospira, Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1682-2012 · 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
PACLITAXEL ALBUMIN 185 mg /100 ml NS IVPB
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Paclitaxel 258 Mg / 500 Ml Ns Ivpb
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Paclitaxel Semi-Synthetic active pharmaceutical ingredient…
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Class III · Low risk
Paclitaxel Injection
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert- Missing text on the product insert in the "Clinical Studies" and "Specific Adverse Events" sections.
Other recalls by Hospira Inc.
All 2012 recalls
Class I · High risk
Infant 25% DEXTROSE Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: human hair found within an internal sample syringe.
Class II · Moderate risk
Fentanyl Citrate Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complaints of broken tips on the ampules.
Class II · Moderate risk
DOBUTamine Injection
Discoloration: Firm received complaints of product discoloration and particulates.
Class III · Low risk
5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection
Failed Stability Specifications: The recalled lots did not meet the specification for color and pH throughout shelf life.
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