Drug Enforcement D-745-2014

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Pfizer is recalling certain lots due to out of specification results for azithromycin N-oxide degradant.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class III

Report Date

January 22, 2014

Termination Date

March 14, 2016

Product Information

Product description
Zithromax (azithromycin for injection), 500 mg/vial, Sterile, Rx Only, For I.V. infusion only, No latex, No preservative, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017, NDC 0069-3150-84
Product quantity
101,681 Vials
Reason for recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Pfizer is recalling certain lots due to out of specification results for azithromycin N-oxide degradant.
Recall initiation reason
Initial firm notification
Letter
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.
Address
235 East 42nd Street

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status date

Codes & Dates

Recall number
D-745-2014
Event ID
67137
Recall initiation date
January 2, 2014
Center classification date
January 16, 2014
Code info
Lot Number/Expiration Date G81845, Exp 10/03/14 0B0CJ, Exp 02/06/15 G44710, Exp 07/10/15 G65241, Exp 07/11/15 G80003, Exp 10/17/15 G82722, Exp 11/27/15 G93028, G95309, Exp: 01/23/16 G97641, Exp 01/30/16
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