Fluconazole Injection, USP, Iso-Osmotic Sodium Chloride Diluent, 400 mg in 200 mL (2 mg/mL), 200 ...
FDA Drug Recall #D-1031-2018 — Class III — July 11, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-1031-2018 |
| Classification | Class III — Low risk |
| Date Initiated | July 11, 2018 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Renaissance Lakewood, LLC |
| Location | Lakewood, NJ |
| Product Type | Drugs |
| Quantity | 3000 bags |
Product Description
Fluconazole Injection, USP, Iso-Osmotic Sodium Chloride Diluent, 400 mg in 200 mL (2 mg/mL), 200 mL Single Dose Flexible Container bag, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc., North Brunswick, NJ 08902; By: Claris Injectables Ltd., Gujarat, India; NDC 36000-003-06.
Reason for Recall
Superpotent Drug and Failed Stability Specifications: lot out of specification for elevated sodium chloride and elevated water vapor.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Lot / Code Information
Lot # A061213, Exp 09/18
Other Recalls from Renaissance Lakewood, LLC
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-1033-2018 | Class III | Fluconazole Injection, USP, Iso-Osmotic Sodium ... | Jul 11, 2018 |
| D-1032-2018 | Class III | Fluconazole Injection, USP, Iso-Osmotic Sodium ... | Jul 11, 2018 |
| D-0605-2018 | Class III | Flucanazole Injection, USP 200 mg in in 100 mL ... | Mar 2, 2018 |
| D-0696-2018 | Class II | Fluconazole Injection, USP, Iso-Osmotic Sodium ... | Feb 21, 2018 |
| D-0124-2018 | Class III | Fluconazole Injection, USP, 2 mg/mL, a) 50 mL (... | Nov 11, 2017 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop taking the medication and contact your pharmacist or doctor immediately. For Class I recalls, this is urgent. For Class II or III recalls, consult your doctor before stopping — abruptly discontinuing certain medications (blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, diabetes medications) can be more harmful than continuing while arranging a replacement. Check whether the recall applies to your specific lot number and expiration date. Return the product to your pharmacy and report any adverse effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.
Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.