Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. recalls Docetaxel Injection USP, 80 mg/4 mL, (20 mg/mL), One-Vial Formulation, Rx only, Mfd By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Dr. Reddy's recalls certain Docetaxel injections due to potential seal and cap issues that could compromise sterility. Patients should contact their doctor for guidance on safe use.
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Defective Container: complaint for seal and cap vial issues that could lead to a lack of sterility assurance.
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What happened, in plain English
Dr. Reddy's recalls specific Docet:axel injection vials because their seals and caps might not keep the medicine sterile. This could lead to infections if the vial is used after contamination. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39126-dr-reddy-s-docetaxel-injection-recall-risk-of-contaminated-vial.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39126-dr-reddy-s-docetaxel-injection-recall-risk-of-contaminated-vial · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1001-2019
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“Dr. Reddy's Docetaxel Injection Recall: Risk of Contaminated Vial.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39126-dr-reddy-s-docetaxel-injection-recall-risk-of-contaminated-vial. Based on FDA recall #D-1001-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1001-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The vial's seal and cap may fail, allowing bacteria to enter the injection. This could cause infections if the medicine is administered after contamination.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed Docetaxel injection by a doctor. Those using the recalled vials are at risk of infection if the vial becomes contaminated.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the NDC code 43598-259-40 on the vial. The product was manufactured in Visakhapatnam, India, with lot number H7081 and expires July 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Your Doctor
Your doctor can advise if the vial is safe to use or if you need to stop using it.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall states the vial may have seal and cap issues that could lead to contamination, but the product is not safe to use without medical guidance.
What should I do if I have this product?
Contact your doctor for advice on whether to stop using it or if it's safe to continue.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for the NDC code 43598-259-40 on the vial, which was manufactured in Visakhapatnam, India, with lot number H7081 and expires July 2019.
Contact Dr. Reddy's
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dr. Reddy's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1001-2019 — Dr. Reddy's Dr. Reddy's Hello, I own a Dr. Reddy's that is covered by recall D-1001-2019 from Dr. Reddy's. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1001-2019 (March 6, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1001-2019 to see it in context.
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