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Class III: unlikely to cause harmTerminated

Fresenius Kabi Paclitaxel Injection Recall

PACLITAXEL INJECTION, USP (semisynthetic)

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC · Lake Zurich, IL

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Dec 4, 2013
Recall ID
D-016-2014
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Summary

Fresenius Kabi recalled Paclitaxel Injection starting Nov 8, 2013. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report D-016-2014 on Dec 4, 2013. Reason: Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert- Missing text on the product insert in the "Clinical Studies" and "Specific Adverse Events" sections. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert- Missing text on the product insert in the "Clinical Studies" and "Specific Adverse Events" sections.

Product description

PACLITAXEL INJECTION, USP (semisynthetic); 300 mg/50 mL; (6 mg/mL); Multiple Dose Vial;(NDC 63323-763-50); Rx Only; Manufactured for APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC; Schaumburg, IL 60173; Made in India

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot # 871ZA00201, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00301, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00302, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00401, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00402, Exp 11/13 Lot # 872ZA00101, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00201, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00301, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00401, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00501, Exp 12/13

Where it was sold

US: Nationwide and Puerto Rico

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-016-2014
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Nov 8, 2013
FDA report date
Dec 4, 2013
Quantity
71,129 vials
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-016-2014, exactly as published.

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City
Lake Zurich
State
IL
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
66810
Address
3 Corporate Dr
Code information
Lot # 871ZA00201, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00301, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00302, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00401, Exp 11/13 Lot # 871ZA00402, Exp 11/13 Lot # 872ZA00101, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00201, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00301, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00401, Exp 12/13 Lot # 872ZA00501, Exp 12/13
Postal code
60047-8930
Report date
Dec 4, 2013
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-016-2014
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Product quantity
71,129 vials
Termination date
May 12, 2015
Reason for recall
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert- Missing text on the product insert in the "Clinical Studies" and "Specific Adverse Events" sections.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
PACLITAXEL INJECTION, USP (semisynthetic); 300 mg/50 mL; (6 mg/mL); Multiple Dose Vial;(NDC 63323-763-50); Rx Only; Manufactured for APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC; Schaumburg, IL 60173; Made in India
Distribution pattern
US: Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall initiation date
Nov 8, 2013
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Nov 22, 2013

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-016-2014, published Dec 4, 2013. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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