The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1267-2014·Announced 2014-05-07

B. Braun Recalls Cefepime Injection Due to Visible Particulate Matter

B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling Cefepime Hydrochloride and Dextrose injection units because visible particulate matter was found in reserve samples.

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 severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling Cefepime Hydrochloride and Dextrose (Cefepime Hydrochloride) injection units. The recall is due to the presence of visible particulate matter found in reserve sample units.

The affected product is Cefepime for Injections USP and Dextrose Injection USP, 1 g in Duplex, 50 mL Container, Catalog Number 3193-11. It is intended for IV use only, is a single-dose sterile product, and is available by prescription only. The specific lot number is H2L712, with an expiration date of 09/14.

The recall covers 22,248 units distributed nationwide, in Puerto Rico, and in Spain. The agency has classified this recall as Class I. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact the manufacturer or their healthcare provider for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE (CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE
Affected units
22,248

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 (2)

  • Lot# H2L712
  • Exp 09/14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by B. Braun Medical Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →

Same brand · CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE