Artesunate for Injection, 110 mg/vial, packaged in a) 2x2 pack containing 2 Single-dose vials art...

FDA Recall #D-0002-2022 — Class II — September 27, 2021

Recall #D-0002-2022 Date: September 27, 2021 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Artesunate for Injection, 110 mg/vial, packaged in a) 2x2 pack containing 2 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 2 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-11); 4x4 pack containing 4 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 4 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-10), Rx only, Mfg for: Amivas, LLC, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, Delaware 19801.

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Air filter failed post integrity test leading to a lack of sterility assurance.

Recalling Firm

AMIVAS (US), LLC — Frederick, MD

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

292 cartons

Distribution

Product was distributed to 3 major distributors who may have further distributed the product to various medical centers, hospitals and hospital pharmacies nationwide in the USA.

Code Information

Manufacturer Lot Numbers: AR479E01, exp. date 11/03/2022; AR479E02, exp. date 11/09/2022; AR479E03, exp. date 11/16/2022; Cardinal Health Packaging Solutions Lot Numbers: 7507001 and 7508001

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated