US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 10, 2017 (10 years ago)

METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL) in 100 mL Single Dose Flexible Container…

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

Why it was recalled

Lack of Sterility Assurance: customer report of leaking bag

What was recalled

METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL) in 100 mL Single Dose Flexible Container, Rx only, For IV Use, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 0409-7811-24

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company
NDC code
0409-7811-24
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0480-2017

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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