Paclitaxel Injection, Solution
FDA Recall NDC 61703-342
FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status
Active & Historical Enforcement Reports
The FDA has identified 1 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Paclitaxel (NDC 61703-342). A significant event, classified as Class II, was initiated on Jun 27, 2012 by Hospira, Inc.. The reported reason for this action was: "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."
This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.
This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.
Reported Recall Events
June 2012 Class II Recall: 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.
Recall Number
Class II Terminated
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.
Jun 27, 2012
Sep 26, 2012
131,264 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Event ID
62459
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide, including Puerto Rico and Guam. Product was also distributed internationally to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam
Termination Date
Dec 15, 2016
Product Description
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
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# lot numbers Y096865AA, exp AUG 2013; Y106865AA, exp AUG 2013; Y116865AA, exp AUG 2013; Y126865AA, exp SEP 2013; Y136865AA, exp SEP 2013; Y146865AA, exp SEP 2013; Y156865AA, exp OCT 2013; Y166865AA, exp NOV 2013; Y176865AA, exp NOV 2013; and Y186865AA, exp DEC 2013
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
61703-342-09Product
61703-342-22Product
61703-342-50Product
61703-015-04Product
About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports
FDA recall data documents classified recall actions associated with a product. Most recalls are limited to specific lots, batches, or package configurations rather than every unit of a drug.
If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.
