Piperacillin recalls
The FDA has published 17 recalls involving Piperacillin since 2013. The latest was reported on 24 May 2023. Most were for sterility. Astral SteriTech Private 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 recalls 17 since 2013
Last 12 months 0 reported
Class I 6 35% of total
Ongoing 0 latest 24 May 2023
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
6 35%11 65%0 0%
Why piperacillin is recalled
All piperacillin recalls, newest first 17 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, UPS per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 24 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Astral SteriTech Private Sterility Nationwide 18 Jul 2018 Drug CLASS I Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection USP per vial recalled Piperacillin And Tazobactam AuroMedics Pharma Particulate Matter Nationwide 23 May 2018 Drug CLASS I Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per vial recalled Piperacillin And Tazobactam AuroMedics Pharma Particulate Matter Nationwide 23 May 2018 Drug CLASS I Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP* Single Use Vials recalled Apotex Potency & Assay Nationwide 23 May 2018 Drug CLASS I Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP* Single Use Vials recalled Apotex Potency & Assay Nationwide 14 Aug 2013 Drug CLASS I Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per Pharmacy vial recalled Apotex Packaging Defects Nationwide 24 Jul 2013 Drug CLASS I Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP per Pharmacy vial recalled Apotex Packaging Defects Nationwide
Should you stop taking Piperacillin?
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.