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: May 10, 2013 Apotex Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
Lot No. 503B023, Exp. 08/13; 503B028, 503B029, 503B030, 503B031, 503B032, 503B033, Exp. 11/13; 503C001, 503C002, 503C003, 503C004, Exp. 12/13; 503C009, Exp. 01/14; 503C010, 503C011, 503C012, 503C014, Exp. 02/14; 503C015, 503C016, 503C017, 503C019, 503C020, 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 No. 503B023, Exp. 08/13; 503B028, 503B029, 503B030, 503B031, 503B032, 503B033, Exp. 11/13; 503C001, 503C002, 503C003, 503C004, Exp. 12/13; 503C009, Exp. 01/14; 503C010, 503C011, 503C012, 503C014, Exp. 02/14; 503C015, 503C016, 503C017, 503C019, 503C020, Exp. 04/14