Multi-event July 2025 FDA Recall Bicillin L-a by Pfizer Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Pfizer Inc. on July 10, 2025 for the product Bicillin L-a. The FDA reported the reason for recall as cgmp deviations; particulates identified during visual inspection. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0545-2025
CGMP Deviations; particulates identified during visual inspection
07-10-2025
08-06-2025
19,279 vials
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.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer 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 in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Bicillin L-A (penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension), 2,400,000 units per 4 mL, 4ml-vial, Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10001, Made in Austria, Carton NDC- 60793-702-10 , Syringe NDC-60793-702-04
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lots GT2598, GT2599, Exp 09/30/26; HK2909, Exp 02/28/27; HR9969, Exp 04/30/27; HR9984, Exp 08/31/27.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0544-2025
CGMP Deviations; particulates identified during visual inspection
07-10-2025
08-06-2025
50,855 2 mL vials
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.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer 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 in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Bicillin L-A (penicllin G benzathine injectable suspension), 1,200,000 units per 2 mL, 2 mL-vial, Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10001. Made in Austria, Carton NDC - 60793-701-10, Syringe NDC - 60793-701-02
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lots: HJ3235, Exp 09/30/26; GL2954, HP6222, Exp, 01/31/27; HR9967, Exp 05/31/27; HP6232, LT5190,Exp 09/30/27; HP6228, Exp 10/31/27
