The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1059-2019·Announced 2019-03-20

Mylan Recalls Levoleucovorin Injection Vials Due to Copper Salt Particulate Matter

Mylan Institutional Inc is recalling specific lots of Levoleucovorin Injection due to the presence of copper salt particulate matter.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mylan Institutional Inc is recalling 11,964 cartons of Levoleucovorin Injection, 250 mg/25 mL, 25 mL Single-Use Vials. The affected product is identified by Lot numbers APB032 and APB033 with an expiration date of April 2019. The recall was initiated because particulate matter, identified as copper salts, was found in the product.

The affected vials were distributed nationwide in the United States. This is a prescription-only medication manufactured for Mylan Institutional LLC in Rockford, Illinois, and made in India.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected lots and contact their healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Levoleucovorin Injection, 250 mg/25 mL, (10 mg/mL), 25 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Rockford, IL 61103 U.S.A., Made in India. NDC: 67457-601-30

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Lot #: APB032
  • APB033
  • Exp. April 2019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.