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Cytarabine Injection, 20 mg/mL, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, antineoplastic/cytotoxic agent; Manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia; NDC 61703-303-46

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: June 27, 2012 Hospira Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    lot numbers Y131994AA, exp AUG 2013; Y141994AA, exp SEP 2013; Y151994AA, exp SEP 2013; Y161994AA, exp NOV 2013; Y171994AA, exp NOV 2013 and Y181994AA, exp NOV 2013
  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:
Hospira Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The affected lots of Carboplatin Injection, Cytarabine Injection, Methotrexate Injection, USP, and Paclitaxel Injection are being recalled due to visible particles embedded in the glass located at the neck of the vial. There may be the potential for product to come into contact with the embedded particles and the particles may become dislodged into the solution.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Cytarabine Injection, 20 mg/mL, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, antineoplastic/cytotoxic agent; Manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia; NDC 61703-303-46

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

lot numbers Y131994AA, exp AUG 2013; Y141994AA, exp SEP 2013; Y151994AA, exp SEP 2013; Y161994AA, exp NOV 2013; Y171994AA, exp NOV 2013 and Y181994AA, exp NOV 2013

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1680-2012

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