CLASS I Drug recall · Reported 20 Feb 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Levetiracetam in 0.54 % Sodium Chloride Injection 1,500/mg recalled
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Levetiracetam in 0.54 % Sodium Chloride Injection 1,500/mg/ (15mg/mL), For intravenous, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0485-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81441
- Recalling firm
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Princeton, NJ
- Brand
- Levetiracetam
- Manufacturer
- Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Inc
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Oct 2018
- FDA classified
- 11 Feb 2019
- Reported
- 20 Feb 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Drug class
- Injectable & IV Drugs
Timeline
| 26 Oct 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Feb 2019 | Classified by FDA | +108 days |
| 20 Feb 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; the pre-printed text on the primary infusion bag and the NDC incorrectly identifies the product as Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride (1000 mg/100 mL) however, the external foil pouch correctly identifies the product as Levetiracetam in 0.54% Sodium Chloride Injection (1,500/100 mL).
Product as listed by the FDA
Levetiracetam in 0.54 % Sodium Chloride Injection 1,500/mg/100mL (15mg/mL), For intravenous Infusion Only, 1 x 100 mL Infusion bag, Manufactured by: Gland Pharma Limited Hyderabad - 500 043, India Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 UPC 343598637525 ---- NDC 43598-637-52
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; the pre-printed text on the primary infusion bag and the NDC incorrectly identifies the product as Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride (1000 mg/100 mL) however, the external foil pouch correctly identifies the product as Levetiracetam in 0.54% Sodium Chloride Injection (1,500/100 mL).
Which lots are affected?
ABD807, exp 05/2020
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
More recalls from Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
All 165| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Varenicline Tablets, 1mg recalled by Dr. Reddy's LaboratoriesVarenicline Tartrate | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP, 200 mg/ (20 mg/mL) recalledSuccinylcholine | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Omeprazole Delayed-release Capsules, USP, 20mg recalledOmeprazole | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Levetiracetam 0.75% in Sodium Chloride Injection 1,000 mg recalledLevetiracetam | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Labeling Errors | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Javygtor (sapropterin dihydrochloride) Tablets 100mg recalledJavygtor | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
Other Levetiracetam recalls
All 16| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS I | Levetiracetam 0.75% in Sodium Chloride Injection 1,000 mg recalledLevetiracetam | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Labeling Errors | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/mL (100 mg/mL) recalled by Akorn | Akorn | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Levetiracetam Tablets USP, 250 mg UD recalled by McKesson | McKesson | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Levetiracetam Oral Solution, 100 mg/mL recalled by Akorn | Akorn | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Levetiracetam Tablets, USP 500 mg recalled by Eywa Pharma | Eywa Pharma | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |