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ADRUCIL (fluorouracil injection, USP), 5 g/100 mL (50 mg/mL) glass vials, 5 x 100 ml vials per carton, manufactured by Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA. NDC 073-3019-11 (individual vial), NDC 0703-3019-12 (carton of five).

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: July 24, 2015 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot # 31317857B, Exp 08/15 31317859B, Exp 12/15 31317920B, Exp 12/15 31317957B, Exp 12/15 31318136B, Exp 12/15 31318138B, Exp 12/15
  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:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Particulate Matter: silcone rubber and fluorouracil crystals found floating in solution
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

ADRUCIL (fluorouracil injection, USP), 5 g/100 mL (50 mg/mL) glass vials, 5 x 100 ml vials per carton, manufactured by Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA. NDC 073-3019-11 (individual vial), NDC 0703-3019-12 (carton of five).

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot # 31317857B, Exp 08/15 31317859B, Exp 12/15 31317920B, Exp 12/15 31317957B, Exp 12/15 31318136B, Exp 12/15 31318138B, Exp 12/15

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1351-2015

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