US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Nov 9, 2016 (10 years ago)

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 0.5 g/10 mL (50 mg/mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: a recent FDA inspection at the manufacturing firm raised concerns that the product sterility may be compromised.

What was recalled

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 0.5 g/10 mL (50 mg/mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial (NDC 66758-004-01), packaged in 10 x 10mL Vials per carton (NDC 66758-004-02), Rx only, Manufactured for: Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.

Recalling firm
Sandoz Inc
NDC code
66758-004-01
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0140-2017

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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