Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 40.5 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package vial, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., Irungattukottai - 602 105, India; Mfg. for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0773-0.

Class I - Dangerous

💊 Drugs Recalled: March 18, 2013 Apotex Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
Lot #: 503B015, 503B016, Exp 04/13; 503B019, 503B020, 503B021, 503B022, Exp 07/13; 503B024, Exp 08/13; 503B025, 503B026, 503B027, Exp 09/13; 503C005, 503C006, Exp 12/13; 503C007, 503C008, Exp 01/14; 503C018, Exp 04/14
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
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:: Apotex Corp.
Reason for Recall:: Crystallization: Potential to exhibit precipitation/crystallization in IV bag or IV line upon reconstitution.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 40.5 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package vial, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., Irungattukottai - 602 105, India; Mfg. for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0773-0.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 503B015, 503B016, Exp 04/13; 503B019, 503B020, 503B021, 503B022, Exp 07/13; 503B024, Exp 08/13; 503B025, 503B026, 503B027, Exp 09/13; 503C005, 503C006, Exp 12/13; 503C007, 503C008, Exp 01/14; 503C018, Exp 04/14