Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

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Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection Recalled by Apotex Inc. Due to Subpotent Drug: High Levels of Impurities Resulting in...

Date: May 8, 2018
Company: Apotex Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Apotex Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 4.5 gram/vial* 10-count Single Use Vials per carton, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd. Irungattukottai-602 105, India Mfg. for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326. NDC 60505-0688-4

Quantity: 13453 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Subpotent Drug: High Levels of Impurities Resulting in Decrease Potency

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex Inc. has 41 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report