Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. recalls Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection 1.5 g vial, sterile Dry Powder for injection, 10 vials per carton, Distributed
Aurobindo Pharma recalls 1.5g Ampicillin and Sulbactam injections due to glass particles found in vials. Affected units have NDC 55150-116-20 and lot AF0117001-A. Stop using immediately if you have these products.
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Presence of Particulate Matter: A confirmed customer report was received for the presence of visible particulate matter, confirmed as glass, within a single vial.
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What happened, in plain English
Aurobindo Pharma is recalling Ampicillin and Sulbactam injections that contain visible glass particles. This could cause serious injury if injected, so affected users should stop using the product immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40958-aurobindo-ampicillin-sulbactam-injections-recall-visible-glass-particulates.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40958-aurobindo-ampicillin-sulbactam-injections-recall-visible-glass-particulates · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0339-2018
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“Aurobindo Ampicillin/Sulbactam Injections Recall: Visible Glass Particulates.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40958-aurobindo-ampicillin-sulbactam-injections-recall-visible-glass-particulates. Based on FDA recall #D-0339-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0339-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Glass particles in the vials can cause serious injury when injected, including tissue damage or blockages. The hazard was confirmed by a customer report showing visible glass fragments in one vial.
Who’s affected
Patients who received the recalled Ampicillin and Sulbactam injections from Aurobindo Pharma. Healthcare providers using these products for medical treatments are at highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for vials labeled 'Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection 1.5 g' with NDC 55150-116-20 and lot number AF0117001-A. The product comes in 10 vials per carton.
- Brand
Aurobind: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.- Category
Drug
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Discard the vials if you have the recalled product with NDC 55150-116-20 and lot AF0117001-A.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
A customer reported visible glass particles in one vial, confirmed as glass. This could cause serious injury if injected.
What should I do if I have this product?
Discard the vials immediately if you have the recalled product with NDC 55150-116-20 and lot AF0117001-A.
Is there a replacement available?
The recall record does not mention any replacement products or alternatives.
Contact Aurobind: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Aurobind: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0339-2018 — Aurobind: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. Aurobind: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. Hello, I own a Aurobind: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. that is covered by recall D-0339-2018 from Aurobind: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.. 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-0339-2018 (January 2, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0339-2018 to see it in context.
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