The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1429-2012·Announced 2012-08-08

Eagle Pharmaceuticals Recalls Argatroban Injection Due to Visible Particulates

Eagle Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Argatroban Injection after a hospital reported crystalline particulates and fibers in a 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must be scored at least 4.

Plain-English summary

Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Argatroban Injection 50 mg per 50ml. The recall was initiated after a complaint was received from a hospital pharmacy on November 10, 2011, regarding crystalline particulates in a single vial from Lot V10194. Additional small visible particles consisting of fibers were also identified in the product.

The affected product is Argatroban Injection 50 mg per 50ml (1 mg per ml) for intravenous infusion only. The recall covers 19,660 vials distributed in New Jersey. The specific lots affected are Lot #V10189, Lot #V10191, and Lot #V10194 (Expiration 01/13), and Lot #V10223 (Expiration 02/13). The product is manufactured by Cipla LTD, India, for Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and marketed by The Medicines Company.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected lots of Argatroban Injection and contact their healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions. This recall is classified as Class I by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Argatroban Injection 50 mg per 50ml (1 mg per ml) For Intravenous Infusion Only, a) Single Use Vial (NDC 42367-203-07), b) 10 Single Use Vials(NDC 42367-203-84), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla LTD, India, Manufactured for: Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Affected units
19,660

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 (6)

  • Lot #V10189
  • Lot #V10191
  • Lot #V10194
  • Exp 01/13
  • Lot #V10223
  • Exp 02/13

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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