May 2013 FDA Recall Gentamicin Sulfate by Hospira Inc.
D-686-2013 - Presence of Particulate Matter
This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Hospira Inc. on May 2, 2013 for the product Gentamicin Sulfate. The FDA reported the reason for recall as presence of particulate matter. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Recall Number: D-686-2013
Presence of Particulate Matter: visible particles were identified floating in the primary container.
05-02-2013
07-17-2013
168,300 vals
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Hospira Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
10-28-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Gentamicin Sulfate Injection USP 80 mg/2 mL(40 mg/mL as Gentamicin), 2 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, (NDC 0409-1207-13), Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60046 USA.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 07-067-DK Exp. 07/13
