Trastuzumab Kit containing 1 vial Trastuzumab (nominal content: 440 mg); 1 20 mL multiple dose vial Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP (1.1% benzyl alcohol), Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., for Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990, NDC 50242-903-69; and 1 Reconstitution Instructions per kit; Investigation Use only, Genentech, Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: July 30, 2012 Genentech Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 454138, Exp 07/14 (containing Trastuzumab Lot #: 886618, Exp 12/14; and Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP Lot #: 08-368-DK-01, Exp 07/14)
  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:
Genentech Inc
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Particulate Matter: One lot of Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP diluent vials that were packed with Trastuzumab Kits for investigational use has the potential to contain glass particulates.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Trastuzumab Kit containing 1 vial Trastuzumab (nominal content: 440 mg); 1 20 mL multiple dose vial Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP (1.1% benzyl alcohol), Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., for Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990, NDC 50242-903-69; and 1 Reconstitution Instructions per kit; Investigation Use only, Genentech, Inc., 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 454138, Exp 07/14 (containing Trastuzumab Lot #: 886618, Exp 12/14; and Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP Lot #: 08-368-DK-01, Exp 07/14)

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-135-2013

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