The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1293-2019·Announced 2019-05-15

Par Pharmaceutical Recalls Mycophenolate Mofetil Injection Due to Glass Fragment

Par Pharmaceutical is recalling Mycophenolate Mofetil for Injection due to the presence of particulate matter and a glass fragment in one vial.

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

Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. is recalling 4,506 packs of Mycophenolate Mofetil for Injection, USP 500 mg, 4 Single Dose Vials. The recall was initiated because particulate matter, specifically a glass fragment, was observed in one vial of the reconstituted product.

The affected product is identified by lot code AD812 with an expiration date of 9/2020. The product was distributed nationwide. Mycophenolate Mofetil is a prescription drug administered intravenously.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected product and contact Par Pharmaceutical for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL)
Brand
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
Affected units
4,506

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)

  • AD812
  • exp 9/2020

UPCs (1)

  • 342023172044

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.