Recall: D-153-2013

Class I - Dangerous

Class IClassification

2012-11-08Initiated

CompletedStatus

Hospira Inc.Firm

Product

Carboplatin Injection, 600 mg/60 mL (10 mg/mL), 60 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia, NDC 61703-339-56.

Reason

Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to visible particulates identified during a retain sample inspection. Findings have identified the particles as Carboplatin crystals.

Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

Source: FDA drug enforcement report via openFDA (Voluntary: Firm initiated). If you take this product, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before stopping it.