FDA Recall Kit For The Preparation Of Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi

The most recent Recall Enforcement Report that covers this product was initiated on May 30th, 2013 and classified as a Class III recall due to presence of particulate matter; particulate found in retain samples This recall is currently terminated, and the associated recall number is recall number is D-808-2013. It pertains to Kit For The Preparation Of Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi identified by 45567-0555 as of 10-17-2013 .

Recall Number D-808-2013

Event ID

65244 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).

Recall Number

D-808-2013 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).

Recall Classification

Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide & Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Japan What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.

Product Description

Pharmalucence Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi Injection for Mycardial and Breast Imaging. For Intravenous Use and Reconstitution. a) Five vials kits: NDC# 45567-0555-1, b) Thirty vials kits: NDC# 45567-0555-2, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Pharmalucence, Inc., Billerica, MA 01821

Reason For Recall

Presence of Particulate Matter; particulate found in retain samples What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.

Product Quantity

17,260 vials Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall.

Voluntary Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. "Mandatory" designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.

Report Date

07-31-2013

Recall Initiation Date

05-30-2013 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.

Termination Date

10-17-2013 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall.

Initial Firm Notification

Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.

Product Type

Drugs

Recalling Firm

Pharmalucence, Inc.

Code Info/dt>

Lot 280011, Exp 08/13 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.

Recalled NDC Packages

45567-0555-1; 45567-0555-2

Status

Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard.

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What is the Enforcement Report?

All drug recalls are monitored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are included in the Enforcement Report once they are properly classified. The FDA will determine if a firm's removal or correction actions of a marked product meet the requirements to be considered a "recall". The FDA will also determine the public hazard assessment and a recall classification will be published in the Enforcement Report.