# Major Recall Alert: Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gm vial Recalled Due to Potential Presence of Penicillin G Potassium Injection Vial
Sandoz, Inc. has issued a critical voluntary recall for **Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gm vial** due to a mispackaging issue involving the **potential presence of Penicillin G Potassium Injection vials** in specific lot cartons. This recall raises significant safety concerns for healthcare providers and patients due to the risk of adverse reactions and misadministration.
Read on for all the details about the recall, why it matters, and what steps you can take to ensure safety.
## Why This Recall is Important
The recall stems from a **serious customer complaint**, where **four mislabeled Penicillin G Potassium Injection vials** were mistakenly packed in a carton meant for Cefazolin for Injection, USP. Both drugs belong to the beta-lactam class of antibiotics, but they are used for **different bacterial infections** and have **distinct dosing and patient uses**.
Administering Penicillin G Potassium instead of Cefazolin may result in potentially **life-threatening health risks**, including:
- Severe **allergic reactions** (e.g., anaphylaxis)
- **Suboptimal treatment** or lack of efficacy for infections
- Increased risk of **antibiotic resistance**
- Dangerous **drug interactions**
- **Cardiac arrhythmias** caused by high potassium levels, particularly in patients with kidney issues
- Delayed recovery or progression of infections
### Risk Statement
While no adverse events or injuries have been reported to date, a single incident of incorrect product administration has been documented. Due to the potential for severe health consequences, Sandoz issued the recall out of an abundance of caution. Healthcare providers and patients are strongly encouraged to take immediate action to prevent further risks.
## Details of the Recall
Here’s what you need to know about this urgent recall:
- **Recalled Product**: Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gm vial
- **Issue**: Potential presence of Penicillin G Potassium Injection vials in product cartons
- **Distributor**: Sandoz, Inc.
- **Recalled Lot Number**: Available in the official FDA notice (linked below)
- **Distribution**: Nationwide shipments to select wholesalers
Cefazolin for Injection is commonly used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia and surgical site infections. However, Penicillin G Potassium is typically for more targeted, severe infections such as meningitis, skin infections, or gonorrhea. A mix-up between these drugs could have **dangerous implications**, especially in patients with **penicillin allergies**.
Sources: [FDA Recall Notice](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sandoz-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-lot-cefazolin-injection-due-product-mispackaging)
## What You Should Do
If you or your healthcare provider has received the affected lot, take the following steps immediately:
- **Stop Administration**: Cease using the impacted product lot immediately to avoid errors.
- **Contact Sedgwick for Returns**: Arrange for product returns by calling Sedgwick, the Sandoz Reverse Distributor:
- Phone: **(844) 491-7872**
- Email: **Sandoz6004@sedgwick.com**
- **Monitor for Adverse Events**: If an adverse reaction occurs, report it by:
- Calling Sandoz at **(800) 525-8747**
- Using the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program).
For additional questions or concerns, Sedgwick customer service is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST).
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Stay safe, and always verify medications to ensure proper administration. For more information on this and other FDA recalls, visit the [official recall page](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sandoz-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-lot-cefazolin-injection-due-product-mispackaging).