Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Oxaliplatin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ…
Reason cGMP Deviations: Potential glass contamination
Eloxatin (OXALIplatin injection) 5 mg/mL injection, 100 mg, Rx only, Mfd. for: sanofi…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Eloxatin was manufactured by Ben Venue Laboratories, a contract manufacturer, which was recently inspected by the agency and revealed significant issues in Good Manufacturing Practices.
What was recalled
Eloxatin (OXALIplatin injection) 5 mg/mL injection, 100 mg, Rx only, Mfd. for: sanofi aventis US LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 0024-0591-20
- Recalling firm
- sanofi-aventis US, Inc.
- NDC code
- 0024-0591-20
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1408-2012
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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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
OXALIPLATIN 145 MG /250 ML D5W IVPB; OXALIPLATIN 154 MG / 250 ML D5W IVPB; OXALIPLATIN 130 MG / 250 ML D5W IVPB; OXALIPLATIN 140…
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Eloxatin (OXALIplatin injection) 5 mg/mL Injection, 50 mg, Rx only, Mfd. for: sanofi aventis US LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC…
Reason CGMP Deviations: Eloxatin was manufactured by Ben Venue Laboratories, a contract manufacturer, which was recently inspected by the agency and…
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