The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1088-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Levofloxacin 500 mg Tablets Recalled Due to Manufacturing Temperature Abuse

Mckesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Levofloxacin 500 mg tablets nationwide due to temperature abuse during manufacturing that violated pharmaceutical quality standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving cGMP deviations (temperature abuse) affecting pharmaceutical manufacturing. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is potential rather than realized, making this a High severity issue per the rubric for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is recalling Levofloxacin tablets (500 mg, 100-count unit dose boxes) nationwide due to manufacturing deviations involving temperature abuse. The product is distributed across the United States.

The recall stems from temperature abuse during manufacturing that violates current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards. Temperature exposure during production can compromise pharmaceutical quality and medication effectiveness.

Affected customers have received recall notification letters containing distribution dates. If you received this medication, contact your pharmacist or healthcare provider with the date you received the product to determine if it is affected.

Consumers with questions should contact Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. or consult their pharmacist or healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
LEVOFLOXACIN (LEVOFLOXACIN)
Brand
LEVOFLOXACIN
Manufacturer
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Hazard
  • temperature-abuse
  • manufacturing-defect

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.