Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

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

Meropenem I.V. 1 g is supplied in 30 mL injection vials Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Defective Container: Glass vials may crack due to...

Date: October 24, 2014
Company: Hospira 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 Hospira Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Meropenem I.V. 1 g is supplied in 30 mL injection vials, RX only. Manufactured by Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd Tamil Nadu, India for Hospira, Inc. 275 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-3506-01

Quantity: 261,706 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Defective Container: Glass vials may crack due to low (thin) out of specification vial wall thickness which may lead to contamination and lack of assurance of sterility.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hospira Inc.

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