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Astellas Pharma US Inc recalls AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for injection, 50mg vial, single use vial, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Rx Only, Ma

Recalled July 31, 2013 · FDA recall D-820-2013 · Astellas Pharma US

Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; Astellas Pharma US, Inc. is performing a voluntary recall on certain lots of AmBisome because the manufacturer has notified Astellas that during a routine simulation of the manufacturing of AmBisome, a bacterial contamination was detected in the media fills. · FDA Class II
Units
133,550 Vials
Sold at
Nationwide and Canada

Description

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; Astellas Pharma US, Inc. is performing a voluntary recall on certain lots of AmBisome because the manufacturer has notified Astellas that during a routine simulation of the manufacturing of AmBisome, a bacterial contamination was detected in the media fills.

Product
AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for injection, 50mg vial, single use vial, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Rx Only, Marketed by: Astellas Pharma US, Inc., Northbrook, IL 60062, Manufactured by: Gilead Sciences, Inc, San Dimas, CA 91773, NDC: 0469-3051-30.
Manufacturer(s)
Astellas Pharma US Inc

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov

Astellas Pharma US Inc recalls AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for injection, 50mg vial, single use vial, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Rx Only, Ma | RecallWatchUSA