PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: October 13, 2021 Initiated: September 27, 2021 #D-0002-2022

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
AMIVAS (US), LLC
Units Affected
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.
Location
Frederick, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by AMIVAS (US), LLC. Units affected: 292 cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Air filter failed post integrity test leading to a lack of sterility assurance.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 13, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0002-2022.