PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Cidofovir Injection 375mg/5mL (75mg/mL) vial injection. 5 mL vials, Rx only, Mfd by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjawadi, Pune, India Mfg. for : Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 23155-0216-31

Reported: January 16, 2019 Initiated: January 2, 2019 #D-0352-2019

Product Description

Cidofovir Injection 375mg/5mL (75mg/mL) vial injection. 5 mL vials, Rx only, Mfd by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjawadi, Pune, India Mfg. for : Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 23155-0216-31

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: complaints received about dried powder on the outside of bottle

Details

Units Affected
5,060 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
East Brunswick, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cidofovir Injection 375mg/5mL (75mg/mL) vial injection. 5 mL vials, Rx only, Mfd by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjawadi, Pune, India Mfg. for : Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 23155-0216-31. Recalled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Units affected: 5,060 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: complaints received about dried powder on the outside of bottle
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 16, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0352-2019.