Colistimethate for Injection USP, 150 mg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, India Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 23155-193-31

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot # VCOA002; Exp. 09/14, VCOA003; Exp. 10/14, VCOA004; Exp. 10/14 VCOA005; Exp. 01/15, VCOA006; Exp 03/15, VCOA007; Exp 09/15, VCOA008; Exp. 12/15, VCOA009; Exp. 02/16, VCOA010; Exp. 10/16 VCOA011; Exp. 10/16
  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: Firm is recalling two injectable products due to concerns with quality control processes.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Colistimethate for Injection USP, 150 mg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, India Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 23155-193-31

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot # VCOA002; Exp. 09/14, VCOA003; Exp. 10/14, VCOA004; Exp. 10/14 VCOA005; Exp. 01/15, VCOA006; Exp 03/15, VCOA007; Exp 09/15, VCOA008; Exp. 12/15, VCOA009; Exp. 02/16, VCOA010; Exp. 10/16 VCOA011; Exp. 10/16

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0415-2015

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