Drug recall D-153-2013
Product
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.
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.
Lots and codes
Lot #: Z021650AA, Exp. 08/2013
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL
- Quantity
- 23,315 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- November 8, 2012
- Terminated
- March 20, 2017
Related products
- Carboplatin – drug information
- NDC 61703-339 Carboplatin · Carboplatin 10 mg/mL · Hospira, Inc.