Drug recall

Zosyn for Injection, (Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection), 2.25gram, Each vial contains piperacillin…

FDA recall event 35523 · Class II · Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories

Key facts

Event ID 35523
Recall numbers D-292-6, D-293-6, D-294-6
Recalling firm Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories
Product type Drugs
Products Zosyn for Injection, (Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection), 2.25gram, Each vial contains piperacillin and tazobactam cryodesiccated powders for injection equivalent to 2 grams of piperacillin…, Zosyn for Injection, (Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection), 3.375 gram, Each vial contains piperacillin and tazobactam cryodesiccated powders for injection equivalent to 3 grams of piperacillin…, Zosyn for Injection, (Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection), 4.5 gram, Each vial contains piperacillin and tazobactam cryodesiccated powders for injection equivalent to 4 grams of piperacillin…
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Lack of Assurance of Sterility; possible damage to the breakaway cap
Initiation date May 26, 2006
Termination date Feb 7, 2012
City Philadelphia
State PA
Country United States
FEI number 3000306541

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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