The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1391-2020·Announced 2020-07-22

Fresenius Kabi Recalls Fosaprepitant Injection Due to Labeling Error

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is recalling 63,067 vials of Fosaprepitant for Injection because carton labels and product inserts incorrectly state the amount of the excipient edetate disodium (EDTA).

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a minor labeling error regarding an excipient.

Plain-English summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is recalling 63,067 vials of Fosaprepitant for Injection, 150 mg / vial in a 10 mL Single-Dose vial. The recall is due to a labeling error where the carton label and product insert incorrectly state the quantity of the excipient edetate disodium (EDTA) as 5.4 mg / vial, rather than the actual amount of 18.8 mg / vial.

The affected product is identified by NDC 63323-972-10. The recall includes vials from Lot # 6122760 and 6122761 (exp 08/2021), Lot # 6122762 (exp 09/2021), and Lot # 6123883 (exp 03/2022). The product was distributed nationwide within the United States.

This is a Class III recall, which indicates that the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed above.

The recalled product

Product
FOSAPREPITANT (FOSAPREPITANT)
Brand
FOSAPREPITANT
Affected units
63,067

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 (7)

  • Lot #: 6122760
  • 6122761
  • exp 08/2021
  • 6122762
  • exp 09/2021
  • 6123883
  • exp 03/2022

UPCs (1)

  • 0363323972103

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · FOSAPREPITANT

Same manufacturer · Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

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