Linezolid Injection 600 mg/300 mL
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter; white particulate matter identified as mold was found in one bag
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; confirmed customer report of a leaking bags and mold found between the outer bag and the overwrap
Linezolid Injection 600 mg per 300 mL (2 mg/mL) For Intravenous Administration, Rx only, Manufactured By: Aurobindo Pharma Limited IDA Pashamylaram - 502307, India, Manufactured for AuroMedics Pharma, LLC, NDC 55150-242-51
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Reason Presence of Particulate Matter; white particulate matter identified as mold was found in one bag
Reason CGMP Deviations
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to potential for leaking bags.
Reason Lack of sterility assurance.
Reason Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
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