Ceftazidime recalls
The FDA has published 6 recalls involving Ceftazidime since 2012. The latest was reported on 2 Feb 2022. Most were for sterility. Edge Pharma has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls6since 2012
Last 12 months0reported
Class I117% of total
Ongoing0latest 2 Feb 2022
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 1 17%Class II 5 83%Class III 0 0%
Why ceftazidime is recalled
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All ceftazidime recalls, newest first
6 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Ceftazidime, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection recalled | Edge Pharma | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose recalled by B. Braun Medical | B. Braun Medical | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ceftazidime, Lyophilized, Ophthalmic 2.25% Kit recalled | Wells Pharmacy Network | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ceftazidime, 2.25mg/, Injectable plastic syringe, RX recalled | Oregon Compounding Centers | Sterility | OR, WA |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ceftazidime, 22.5 mg/ml (ophthalmic) recalled by Specialty Medicine | Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy | Sterility | MI |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ceftazidime Ophthalmic, P.f. 22.5mg/ML (2.25%) Ophthalmic recalled | Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Ceftazidime?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.