Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Apr 20, 2016 (10 years ago)
Cefazolin 2GM added to 5% Dextrose 50 mL USP, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
What was recalled
Cefazolin 2GM added to 5% Dextrose 50 mL USP, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0610-41
Recalling firm
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC code
45183-0610-41
Origin
IN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1289-2016
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.
Reason Labeling: Label Mix-Up; cartons of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were found to contain vials labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection…