July 2012 FDA Recall Carboplatin by Hospira Inc.
D-1648-2012 - Failed PH specification

This Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Hospira Inc. on July 2, 2012 for the product Carboplatin. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed ph specification. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-1648-2012

Reason for Recall
Failed PH specification: The lots of Carboplatin Injection were manufactured from Carboplatin API lots which trended out of specification low pH.
Initiated
07-02-2012
Reported
08-22-2012
Quantity
77,542 vials

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Carboplatin Injection, 10 mg/mL, a) 5 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 61703-339-18) (NDC 61703-360-18, NOVAPLUS), b) 45 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 61703-339-50) (NDC 61703-360-50 NOVAPLUS), Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# 5 mL vial - NDC 61703-339-18 (Hospira label), lot number Y031654AB, expiration APR2013; NDC 61703-360-18 (Novoplus label), lot number Y031654AA, expiration APR2013; 45 mL vial - NDC 61703-339-50 (Hospira label), lot numbers Y041711AA, expiration DEC 2012 and Y061711AB, expiration FEB 2013; NDC 61703-360-50 (Novoplus label), lot number Y061711AA, expiration FEB 2013