US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Sep 25, 2018 (8 years ago)

Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 5 mg/mL, packaged in a) 50 mL (NDC 36000-046-24)…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Superpotent Drug: High out of specification results for levofloxacin resulting in increased concentration of solution.

What was recalled

Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 5 mg/mL, packaged in a) 50 mL (NDC 36000-046-24), b) 100 mL (NDC 36000-047-24), c) 150 mL (NDC 36000-048-24) Container bags, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc., North Brunswick, NJ 08902; By: Claris Injectables Ltd., Gujarat, India.

Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
NDC code
36000-046-24
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1215-2018

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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