US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 9, 2014 (12 years ago)

Gemcitabine For Injection USP, 1 g, (lyophilized), For Intravenous Use Only, Sterile…

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

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A particle excursion for a different batch of the same product may lead to a lack of sterility assurance.

What was recalled

Gemcitabine For Injection USP, 1 g, (lyophilized), For Intravenous Use Only, Sterile Single Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd, Gujarat, India, NDC 47335-154-40

Recalling firm
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.
NDC code
47335-154-40
Origin
MI, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1407-2014

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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