December 2013 FDA Recall Drug by Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc
D-379-2014 - Failed Impurities/Degradation specifications
This Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc on December 6, 2013 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurities/degradation specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Recall Number: D-379-2014
Failed Impurities/Degradation specifications: out-of-specification results 14 & 15 month time point
12-06-2013
12-25-2013
215,340 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.
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.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
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, Puerto Rico, Canada, New Zealand
05-21-2015
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
FOLIC ACID INJECTION, USP; 5 mg/mL ; For IM, IV or SC Use; 10 mL; Multiple Dose Vial; Rx only; APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC; Schaumburg, IL 60173 NDC 63323-184-11
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 6104649, Exp. 02/14; 6104789, Exp. 03/14; 6105069, Exp. 04/14
