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Meropenem I.V. 1 g is supplied in 30 mL injection vials, RX only. Manufactured by Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd Tamil Nadu, India for Hospira, Inc. 275 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-3506-01

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: October 24, 2014 Hospira Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 609E014, Exp 1/2016; 609E015, Exp 1J/2016; 609E016, Exp 1/2016; 609E017, Exp 1/2016; 609E018, Exp 1/2016; 609E019, Exp 1/2016; 601E025, Exp 1/2016; 601E027, Exp 1/2016; 601E028A, Exp 1/2016; 601E028B, Exp 1/2016; 601E028C, Exp 1/2016
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Hospira Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Defective Container: Glass vials may crack due to low (thin) out of specification vial wall thickness which may lead to contamination and lack of assurance of sterility.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Meropenem I.V. 1 g is supplied in 30 mL injection vials, RX only. Manufactured by Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd Tamil Nadu, India for Hospira, Inc. 275 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-3506-01

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 609E014, Exp 1/2016; 609E015, Exp 1J/2016; 609E016, Exp 1/2016; 609E017, Exp 1/2016; 609E018, Exp 1/2016; 609E019, Exp 1/2016; 601E025, Exp 1/2016; 601E027, Exp 1/2016; 601E028A, Exp 1/2016; 601E028B, Exp 1/2016; 601E028C, Exp 1/2016

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0303-2015

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