Avet Pharmaceuticals Initiates a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Colistimethate for Injection USP, 150 mg and Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg/vial Due to a Lack of Sterility Assurance
Eatontown, NJ, February 24, 2015 – Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Avet) today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of ten (10) lots of Colistimethate for Injection, USP, 150 mg Single-Dose vial (NDC 23155-193-31) and three (3) lots of Rifampin for Injection, USP, 600 mg Single-Dose vial (NDC 23155-340-31) manufactured by Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and distributed by Avet. Both products are sold in single vial mono-cartons in case packs of ten (10). Avet has initiated this voluntary recall of Colistimethate for Injection, USP, 150 mg Single-Dose vial and Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg Single-Dose vial to the user level due to FDA observations pertaining to aseptic and GMP practices at the manufacturer’s site potentially impacting product sterility.