Recall Enforment Report D-1852-2019

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Pfizer Inc., originally initiated on 09-06-2019 for the product Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Mfd. for: Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC Vial: 0409-3977-01; NDC Carton: 0409-3977-03 The product was recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 83699 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-1852-2019 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 US and Puerto Rico 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 Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Mfd. for: Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC Vial: 0409-3977-01; NDC Carton: 0409-3977-03
Reason For Recall Lack of Assurance of Sterility What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 185,700 vials 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 09-18-2019
Recall Initiation Date 09-06-2019 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date 03-25-2023 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 Pfizer Inc.
Code Info Lot #: W20308, Exp. Dec 1, 2019 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 0409-3977-01; 0409-3977-03; 0409-1093-14; 0409-1093-04
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

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
0409-1093Bacteriostatic Water Hospira, Inc.
0409-3977Bacteriostatic Water Bacteriostatic WaterInjection, SolutionIntramuscular; Intravenous; SubcutaneousHospira, Inc.Human Prescription Drug