FDA Drug recall · Reported June 5, 2019
Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 250mg/5mL, Powder for oral suspension, 60 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 20201, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 India. NDC 68180-723-20
Complaint received of metal piece identified in the product bottle prior to the reconstitution.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalled Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 250mg/5mL, Powder for oral suspension, 60 mL bottle, Rx… - a moderate-severity action.
Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 250mg/5mL, Powder for oral suspension, 60 mL bottle, Rx… was recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. in June 5, 2019. Reason: Complaint received of metal piece identified in the product bottle prior to the reconstitution.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1320-2019 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Complaint received of metal piece identified in the product bottle prior to the reconstitution..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- June 5, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1320-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 3,781 children & baby products recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 250mg/5mL, Powder for oral suspension, 60 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 20201, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 India. NDC 68180-723-20
Reason for recall
Complaint received of metal piece identified in the product bottle prior to the reconstitution.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1320-2019 |
| Date reported | June 5, 2019 |
| Date initiated | May 23, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
| Firm location | Baltimore, MD |
| Affected scope | 18,408, 60 mL bottles |
| Distribution | Distributed Nationwide in the USA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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