The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1802-2019·Announced 2019-08-21

Panitumumab Infusion Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

Infusion Options, Inc. is recalling Panitumumab 400 mg/100 mL IV products in New York due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

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 II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating under the rubric, particularly given the risk of infection from lack of sterility assurance.

Plain-English summary

Infusion Options, Inc. is recalling Panitumumab 400 mg / 100 mL NS IVPB, a prescription-only intravenous infusion product. The recall is being conducted because of a lack of assurance of sterility. The affected products are distributed in New York only, and all lots within the expiration date are included in this recall.

This recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. The specific hazard identified is the lack of assurance of sterility, which poses a risk of infection or other adverse health effects if the product is not sterile.

Patients who have received this product should contact their healthcare provider for guidance. Healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact Infusion Options, Inc. for further instructions. Consumers should not use the product if they have it in their possession.

The recalled product

Product
PANITUMUMAB 400 MG / 100 ml NS IVPB, Rx Only, Infusion Options, Inc. 5924 13the Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219-4934, 718-283-7233

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 (1)

  • All lots within expiry

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 76 recalled by Infusion Options, 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 76 products in this recall →