Leiter's Pharmacy recalls Bevacizumab (Avastin) 2.5mg/0.1mL PF Inj., 0.1 mL syringe, Compounded by Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy, 1700 Park Ave.
Recalled September 25, 2013 · FDA recall D-1040-2013 · Leiter's Pharmacy
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leiter Pharmacy is recalling due bacterial contamination found after investigation at contract testing laboratory discovered that OOS/failed results were reported to customers as passing. Hence the sterility of the products cannot be assured. · FDA Class II
Units
265 vials
Sold at
Nationwide
Description
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leiter Pharmacy is recalling due bacterial contamination found after investigation at contract testing laboratory discovered that OOS/failed results were reported to customers as passing. Hence the sterility of the products cannot be assured.
Product
Bevacizumab (Avastin) 2.5mg/0.1mL PF Inj., 0.1 mL syringe, Compounded by Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy, 1700 Park Ave., # 30, San Jose, CA 95126
Manufacturer(s)
Leiter's Pharmacy
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →