Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

AuroMedics Pharma LLC: Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection Recalled for Glass Particles

Agency Publication Date: May 16, 2018

Summary

AuroMedics Pharma LLC has recalled 77,400 vials of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 grams. This prescription antibiotic is used for intravenous treatment but was found to contain visible glass particles following a customer report. If you have this medication, you should immediately contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on how to safely return the product and obtain a replacement.

Risk

Injecting a product containing glass particles can cause serious health issues, including local irritation, inflammation, or more severe complications such as the blockage of blood vessels or damage to vital organs if the particles travel through the bloodstream.

What You Should Do

Check your medication vials to see if they are Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 grams per vial (NDC 55150-120-30).
Verify the lot numbers and expiration dates on the vial labels: look for lot numbers PP0317061-A or PP0317049-A with an expiration date of August 2019.
If your vials match these lot numbers, do not use the medication. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately to discuss alternative treatments and to report the affected product.
Return any unused vials to your pharmacy or the place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact AuroMedics Pharma LLC at their East Windsor, New Jersey location for further instructions regarding the return process.
For additional questions or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 grams per vial

Model:

NDC 55150-120-30

Recall #: D-0926-2018

Lot Numbers:

PP0317061-A (Exp August 2019)

PP0317049-A (Exp August 2019)

Date Ranges: Expiration August 2019

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 79995

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: AuroMedics Pharma LLC

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 77,400 vials

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your medication vials to see if they are Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 grams per vial (NDC 55150-120-30).

Verify the lot numbers and expiration dates on the vial labels: look for lot numbers PP0317061-A or PP0317049-A with an expiration date of August 2019.

If your vials match these lot numbers, do not use the medication. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately to discuss alternative treatments and to report the affected product.

Return any unused vials to your pharmacy or the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact AuroMedics Pharma LLC at their East Windsor, New Jersey location for further instructions regarding the return process.

For additional questions or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.