Pfizer Inc. recalls Meropenem for Injection, USA (I.V.), 1 gram/vial, 25 vials per carton, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Hospira,
Pfizer recalls Meropenem for Injection (1g/vial) due to potential loss of container integrity, risking contamination. Affected lots manufactured for Hospira in Lake Forest, IL. Stop using immediately.
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Lack of assurance of sterility: loss of container integrity.
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What happened, in plain English
Pfizer is recalling Meropenem for Injection (1 gram/vial) because the packaging may have lost integrity, potentially allowing contamination. This could lead to serious infections if the medication is used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39557-pfizer-meropenem-iv-recall-risk-of-contaminated-medication.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39557-pfizer-meropenem-iv-recall-risk-of-contaminated-medication · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0095-2019
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“Pfizer Meropenem IV Recall: Risk of Contaminated Medication.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39557-pfizer-meropenem-iv-recall-risk-of-contaminated-medication. Based on FDA recall #D-0095-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0095-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The packaging may have lost integrity, which could allow contaminants to enter the medication. This poses a risk of serious infection if the medication is administered.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed Meropenem for injection by doctors in the U.S. who received the recalled product. Hospital patients and those using the medication under medical supervision are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the NDC carton number 0409-3506-01 and vial number 0409-3506-11. The product was manufactured for Hospira in Lake Forest, IL with lot number 609G047, expiring October 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Discard the entire product if you have the recalled Meropenem for Injection.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
No, the product has been recalled due to potential loss of container integrity, which could lead to contamination. Do not use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Discard the entire product immediately and contact your healthcare provider for alternative medication.
What is the lot number for this product?
Lot number 609G047, expiring October 2018.
Contact Pfizer
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pfizer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0095-2019 — Pfizer Pfizer Hello, I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall D-0095-2019 from Pfizer. 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-0095-2019 (September 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0095-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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