The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-392-2014·Announced 2014-01-08

Teva Recalls Daunorubicin Hydrochloride Injection Due to Precipitate Presence

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling specific lots of Daunorubicin Hydrochloride Injection because the drug product contains precipitate.

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 classified this as an FDA Class II recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant product defects like precipitate in injectable drugs are categorized as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling 13,520 vials of Daunorubicin Hydrochloride Injection, 20 mg/4 mL (5 mg/mL), 4 mL Single Dose Vial. The product is manufactured by Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., in Irvine, California, and is labeled with NOVAPlus labels. The recall covers specific lot numbers with expiration dates ranging from February 2014 to December 2014.

The recall was initiated due to the presence of precipitate, which is the precipitation of the drug product. This condition affects the physical integrity of the medication.

The affected product was distributed nationwide. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the recalled vials and contact their pharmacist or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Daunorubicin Hydrochloride Injection, 20 mg/4 mL (5 mg/mL), 4 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx ONLY, For IV Use Only, Manufactured By: Teva parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA NOVAPlus¿¿ labels. NDC 0703-5233-13 (carton), NDC 0703-5233-11 (vial) or NDC 0703-5233-93 (carton), NDC 0703-
Affected units
13,520

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 (14)

  • Lot number EXP 31314801B
  • 2/2014
  • 31314990B
  • 31314991B
  • 31315014B
  • 31315155B
  • 6/2014
  • 31315279B
  • 31315837B
  • 10/2014
  • 31315921B
  • 31316029D
  • 12/2014
  • and 31316029C

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.