L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 50 mg/mL, 50 mL Pharmacy Bulk Package Vials (NDC 66758-0...

FDA Recall #D-0141-2017 — Class II — November 9, 2016

Recall #D-0141-2017 Date: November 9, 2016 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 50 mg/mL, 50 mL Pharmacy Bulk Package Vials (NDC 66758-005-01), packaged in 5 x 50 mL Vials per carton(NDC 66758-005-02), Rx only, Manufactured for: Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ.

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: a recent FDA inspection at the manufacturing firm raised concerns that the product sterility may be compromised.

Recalling Firm

Sandoz Inc — Princeton, NJ

Classification

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

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

33,624 vials

Distribution

Nationwide throughout the USA

Code Information

Lot #: 2070915, 2071015, 2071415, 2071515, 2071615, 2071715, 2072115, 2072215, Exp 07/17; 2092315, 2093015, Exp 09/17; 2100115, Exp 10/17; 2120115, 2120215, Exp 12/17

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated