Trastuzumab Kit containing 1 vial Trastuzumab (nominal content: 440 mg); 1 20 mL multiple dose vi...
FDA Recall #D-135-2013 — Class I — July 30, 2012
Product Description
Trastuzumab Kit containing 1 vial Trastuzumab (nominal content: 440 mg); 1 20 mL multiple dose vial Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP (1.1% benzyl alcohol), Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., for Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990, NDC 50242-903-69; and 1 Reconstitution Instructions per kit; Investigation Use only, Genentech, Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990.
Reason for Recall
Presence of Particulate Matter: One lot of Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP diluent vials that were packed with Trastuzumab Kits for investigational use has the potential to contain glass particulates.
Recalling Firm
Genentech Inc — South San Francisco, CA
Classification
Class I — Reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Product Type
Drugs
Product Quantity
2,140 kits
Distribution
Nationwide
Code Information
Lot #: 454138, Exp 07/14 (containing Trastuzumab Lot #: 886618, Exp 12/14; and Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP Lot #: 08-368-DK-01, Exp 07/14)
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
What Should You Do?
Stop using this medication immediately and contact your pharmacist or doctor. Do not flush medications down the drain. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.