Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Apr 20, 2016 (10 years ago)
Cefazolin 1GM in Sterile Water, 10 ml BD syringe, 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 1GM in Sterile Water, 10 ml BD syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0960-72
Recalling firm
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC code
45183-0960-72
Origin
IN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1335-2016
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…