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Class II Recall

Ganciclovir for Injection, USP, 500mg per vial, packaged in a 10-count carton, Rx Only, Mfd. by: THYMOORGAN PHARMAZIE Gm

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Ganciclovir for Injection, USP, 500mg per vial, packaged in a 10-count carton, R by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.. Reason: Labeling: Label mix-up - one vial was mislabeled as Cladribine Injection 10mg/mL inside a 10-count carton of Ganciclovir 500 mg..

Details

Source

Drug Recall

External ID

D-0090-2023

Action Date

2023-01-04

Status

Terminated

Category

drug

Product Description

Ganciclovir for Injection, USP, 500mg per vial, packaged in a 10-count carton, Rx Only, Mfd. by: THYMOORGAN PHARMAZIE GmbH, Germany, Distributed by Hikma Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, NDC 0143-9299-01

Lot/Code Info: Lot#: BQ0006, Exp 08/2023

Quantity Affected: 13,760 vials

Reason for Recall

Labeling: Label mix-up - one vial was mislabeled as Cladribine Injection 10mg/mL inside a 10-count carton of Ganciclovir 500 mg.

Distribution

USA Nationwide

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-12-16

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 13 drug recalls issued in the same week, part of 267 drug-related FDA actions this month.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. has 11 FDA actions in our database, including 11 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. have FDA actions?

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. has 11 FDA actions in our database, including 11 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "D-0090-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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