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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

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: January 2, 2019 Heritage Pharmaceuticals Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: VCIA082, Exp. MAY 2020; VCIA083, VCIA084, Exp. JUNE 2020
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: complaints received about dried powder on the outside of bottle
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: VCIA082, Exp. MAY 2020; VCIA083, VCIA084, Exp. JUNE 2020

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0352-2019

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