Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

MERREM I.V. (meropenem for injection) Recalled by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Due to Presence of Precipitate; potential for incomplete constitution upon...

Date: June 21, 2013
Company: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP directly.

Affected Products

MERREM I.V. (meropenem for injection), 1 g meropenem equivalent, 30 mL vial, Rx only, Mfd for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Wilmington, DE by ACS Dobfar SpA Viale Addetta, Tribiano, Milano Italy NDC 0310 0321 30

Quantity: 81,900 total vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Precipitate; potential for incomplete constitution upon addition of diluent.

Where Was This Sold?

USA and Puerto Rico

About AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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