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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Pfizer Sterile Water for Injection Recall

Sterile Water for Injection, USP Single Dose 100 mL vials, Rx only, Manufactured by Hos…

Pfizer Inc. · New York, NY

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Oct 4, 2017
Recall ID
D-1177-2017
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Summary

Pfizer recalled Sterile Water for Injection starting Sep 1, 2017. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-1177-2017 on Oct 4, 2017. Reason: Non-Sterility: cracked or chipped glass at the neck of Sterile Water for Injection vials. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Non-Sterility: cracked or chipped glass at the neck of Sterile Water for Injection vials.

Product description

Sterile Water for Injection, USP Single Dose 100 mL vials, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA for Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990. NDC 50242-901-24

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot: 63-075-DK Exp. FEB 2019

Where it was sold

Nationwide in the USA

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-1177-2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Sep 1, 2017
FDA report date
Oct 4, 2017
Quantity
18,725 vials
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1177-2017, exactly as published.

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City
New York
State
NY
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
78048
Address
235 E 42nd St
Code information
Lot: 63-075-DK Exp. FEB 2019
Postal code
10017-5703
Report date
Oct 4, 2017
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-1177-2017
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.
Product quantity
18,725 vials
Termination date
Jan 24, 2020
Reason for recall
Non-Sterility: cracked or chipped glass at the neck of Sterile Water for Injection vials.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Sterile Water for Injection, USP Single Dose 100 mL vials, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA for Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990. NDC 50242-901-24
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA
Recall initiation date
Sep 1, 2017
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Sep 22, 2017

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-1177-2017, published Oct 4, 2017. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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