Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Meridian Medical Technologies a Pfizer Company, originally initiated on 06-06-2012 for the product Diazepam Injection, USP, 10 mg Automatic, Autoinjector for Buddy Use, 5 mg/mL, 2 mL autoinjector, 15-count autoinjectors per carton, Rx only, Meridian Medical Technologies, Columbia, MD 21046; A subsidiary of King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; NSN 6505-01-274-0951, NDC 11704-600-01. The product was recalled due to impurities/degradation products: high out of specification levels for carbostyril, a known degradation product of diazepam.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
| Field Name |
Field Value |
| Event ID |
62015 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-1369-2012 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Classification |
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote 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, military, Italy, Singapore, Sweden, and Canada. 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 |
Diazepam Injection, USP, 10 mg Automatic, Autoinjector for Buddy Use, 5 mg/mL, 2 mL autoinjector, 15-count autoinjectors per carton, Rx only, Meridian Medical Technologies, Columbia, MD 21046; A subsidiary of King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; NSN 6505-01-274-0951, NDC 11704-600-01. |
| Reason For Recall |
Impurities/Degradation Products: High Out of Specification levels for carbostyril, a known degradation product of diazepam. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
83,400 autoinjectors 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 |
06-20-2012 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
06-06-2012 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
| Termination Date |
08-05-2013 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall. |
| Initial Firm Notification |
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit 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 |
Meridian Medical Technologies a Pfizer Company |
| Code Info |
Lot #: 8D1082, Exp 01/13; 8D1151, Exp 03/13 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 |
11704-600-01 |
| 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. |
Recalled Products
