# FDA recall D-0638-2017

> **Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company** · Class I · drug recall initiated 2017-01-24.

## Product

Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, 10 grams, Pharmacy Bulk Package - Not For Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, packaged in 100 mL glass vial, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6510-01

## Reason for recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: A hair was found stuck to the stopper of inside a single vial. The hair came in contact with the reconstituted drug product.

## Distribution

U.S. Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-0638-2017
- **Recalling firm:** Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company
- **Classification:** Class I
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-01-24
- **Report date:** 2017-04-12
- **Termination date:** 2018-04-26

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Lake Forest, IL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0638-2017

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-0638-2017. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-0638-2017. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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