PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Multihance Multipack (gadobenate dimeglumine) injection, 529 mg/mL, Pharmacy Bulk Package - Not for Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, Rx only, a) 50 mL Single Dose Vial, b) 100 mL Single Dose Vial, Manufactured for: Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 by Nycomed GmbH, 78224 Singen (Germany), NDC a) 0270-5264-16, b) 0270-5264-17.

Reported: September 5, 2012 Initiated: April 16, 2012 #D-1665-2012

Product Description

Multihance Multipack (gadobenate dimeglumine) injection, 529 mg/mL, Pharmacy Bulk Package - Not for Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, Rx only, a) 50 mL Single Dose Vial, b) 100 mL Single Dose Vial, Manufactured for: Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 by Nycomed GmbH, 78224 Singen (Germany), NDC a) 0270-5264-16, b) 0270-5264-17.

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; Product recalled due to displacement of the aluminum crimp cap during product usage.

Details

Recalling Firm
Bracco Diagnostics Inc
Units Affected
4,870 Vials
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Monroe Township, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Multihance Multipack (gadobenate dimeglumine) injection, 529 mg/mL, Pharmacy Bulk Package - Not for Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, Rx only, a) 50 mL Single Dose Vial, b) 100 mL Single Dose Vial, Manufactured for: Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 by Nycomed GmbH, 78224 Singen (Germany), NDC a) 0270-5264-16, b) 0270-5264-17.. Recalled by Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Units affected: 4,870 Vials.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; Product recalled due to displacement of the aluminum crimp cap during product usage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 5, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1665-2012.