Drug & medication recalls Moderate risk

Cidofovir Injection 375mg/ vial injection recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date
January 2, 2019
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Official notice title
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Cidofovir Injection 375mg/5mL (75mg/mL) vial injection. 5 mL vials, Rx only, Mfd by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinja…
Recall number
D-0352-2019
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: complaints received about dried powder on the outside of bottle

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Cidofovir Injection 375mg/5mL (75mg/mL) vial injection. 5 mL vials, Rx only, Mfd by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjawadi, Pune, India Mfg. for : Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 23155-0216-31

Get recall alerts

Free email alert whenever Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has a new recall — straight from official government data. Unsubscribe anytime.

More recalls from: Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.