Multi-event May 2019 FDA Recall Amikacin Sulfate by Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
This Multi-event Class I drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on May 21, 2019 for the product Amikacin Sulfate. The FDA reported the reason for recall as non-sterility. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-1397-2019
Non-Sterility:Microbial growth detected in sub lot of Amikacin Sulfate Injection, USP 1gm/4 mL (250mg/mL) and Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injection, USP 10mg/2mL (5mg/mL) .
05-21-2019
06-19-2019
55,480 2 mL vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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.
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, 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.
Press Release
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
01-11-2022
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE INJECTION, USP 10 mg/2mL (5mg/mL), 2mL Vial, Rx Only, Mfg by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjawadi, Pune, India. Mfg for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 23155-294-31
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot: VPCA172, EXP April 2020
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1398-2019
Non-Sterility:Microbial growth detected in sub lot of Amikacin Sulfate Injection, USP 1gm/4 mL (250mg/mL) and Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injection, USP 10mg/2mL (5mg/mL) .
05-21-2019
06-19-2019
14,960 4 mL vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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.
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, 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.
Press Release
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
01-11-2022
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION, USP, 1 gram/4 mL (250 mg/ml), 4 mL vial, Rx only, Mfd. by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Hinjawadi, Pune, India Mfd. for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.. NDC 23155-290-32
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot: VEAC025, EXP 10-2019
