drugs Class II Updated 2013-07-31

Astellas Pharma US Inc recalls AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for injection, 50mg vial,

Recalled 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.

Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot #: 042267AA, Exp July 2015, 042287AA, 042289AA, 042291AA, Exp Aug 2015. Lot Numbers and Expiry Dates (for Canada distribution). LOT 042269AA, EXP 07/2015, LOT 0422C1AA, EXP 11/2015.
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