Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Carboplatin Injection Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to visible...

Date: November 8, 2012
Company: Hospira Inc.
Status: Completed
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 Hospira Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Carboplatin Injection, 450 mg/45 mL (10 mg/mL), 45 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, NDC 61703-339-50 (Hospira label) and NDC 61703-360-50 (Novaplus label), Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia.

Quantity: 31,326 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to visible particulates identified during a retain sample inspection. Findings have identified the particles as Carboplatin crystals.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hospira Inc.

Hospira Inc. has 245 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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