Skip to main content

Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose 500 mg in 100 mL 5% Dextrose (5 mg/mL) 24x100 mL Single Dose Flexible Containers NDC 0143-9721-24 West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA

Drug Recall

Official source record

Recall number
D-0494-2021
Event ID
87512
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling company
Cardinal Health Inc.
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Report date
June 2, 2021
Recall initiation date
March 15, 2021
Termination date
June 17, 2024
Distribution pattern
FL, GA, SC

Drug product identifiers

Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Brand name
LEVOFLOXACIN
Generic name
LEVOFLOXACIN
Substance name
LEVOFLOXACIN
Product NDCs
0143-9720; 0143-9721; 0143-9722
Package NDCs
0143-9720-01; 0143-9720-24; 0143-9721-01; 0143-9721-24; 0143-9722-01; 0143-9722-24
Route
INTRAVENOUS

Where this information comes from

View FDA enforcement record -- the specific openFDA drug enforcement record this summary was built from.

FDA Enforcement Reports -- FDA's general, official recall and enforcement information.

Drug recall information is sourced from the FDA's structured openFDA Enforcement Reports. Newly announced recalls may appear on FDA.gov before they become available in the structured dataset. See Methodology for details.

Retrieved by Public Health Trace:

Frequently asked questions

What does a Class II mean?

A situation in which use of or exposure to a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote.

Is this recall still active?

According to the FDA, this recall's status is "Terminated." Always confirm the current status using the source links below, since status can change after Public Health Trace last retrieved this record.

What should I do if I have this medication?

Do not start, stop, or change any medication based on this page. Follow the instructions published by the FDA and the recalling company (see the source links below), and talk to your pharmacist or physician if you have questions about a specific medication.

Where can I find more official information?

The source links below, published by the FDA, are the authoritative record for this recall, including any updates issued after this summary was retrieved.

Public Health Trace republishes official FDA drug recall information -- it is not affiliated with the FDA, does not verify or supplement what the source has published, and does not provide medical advice. Never start, stop, or change a medication based on this page. Always follow the guidance of your pharmacist or physician, and consult the official source links above for the most current information. Read the full medical disclaimer.