Drug Enforcement D-153-2013

Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to visible particulates identified during a retain sample inspection. Findings have identified the particles as Carboplatin crystals.

Status

Completed

Classification

Class I

Report Date

February 13, 2013

Termination Date

March 20, 2017

Product Information

Product description
Carboplatin Injection, 600 mg/60 mL (10 mg/mL), 60 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia, NDC 61703-339-56.
Product quantity
23,315 vials
Reason for recall
Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to visible particulates identified during a retain sample inspection. Findings have identified the particles as Carboplatin crystals.
Recall initiation reason
Initial firm notification
Letter
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Address
275 N Field Dr, N/A

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status date

Codes & Dates

Recall number
D-153-2013
Event ID
63548
Recall initiation date
November 8, 2012
Center classification date
February 6, 2013
Code info
Lot #: Z021650AA, Exp. 08/2013
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