Recall Enforment Report D-0002-2022

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by AMIVAS (US), LLC, originally initiated on 09-27-2021 for the product Artesunate for Injection, 110 mg/vial, packaged in a) 2x2 pack containing 2 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 2 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-11); 4x4 pack containing 4 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 4 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-10), Rx only, Mfg for: Amivas, LLC, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, Delaware 19801. The product was recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility: air filter failed post integrity test leading to a lack of sterility assurance.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	88772 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-0002-2022 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	Product was distributed to 3 major distributors who may have further distributed the product to various medical centers, hospitals and hospital pharmacies nationwide in the USA. 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	Artesunate for Injection, 110 mg/vial, packaged in a) 2x2 pack containing 2 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 2 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-11); 4x4 pack containing 4 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 4 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-10), Rx only, Mfg for: Amivas, LLC, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, Delaware 19801.
Reason For Recall	Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Air filter failed post integrity test leading to a lack of sterility assurance. What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	292 cartons 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	10-13-2021
Recall Initiation Date	09-27-2021 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date	06-27-2023 What is the Date Terminated? The date that FDA terminated the recall.
Initial Firm Notification	Letter 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	AMIVAS (US), LLC
Code Info	Manufacturer Lot Numbers: AR479E01, exp. date 11/03/2022; AR479E02, exp. date 11/09/2022; AR479E03, exp. date 11/16/2022; Cardinal Health Packaging Solutions Lot Numbers: 7507001 and 7508001 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.
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.