Three lots of cyclophosphamide for injection, one of the most widely used chemotherapy drugs in the United States, are being recalled nationwide because vials were found to contain particles of steel.
Sunny Pharmtech, Inc., of Taoyuan City, Taiwan, announced the voluntary recall on July 24. It reaches the user level, meaning hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies are being asked to pull the product from their shelves rather than simply stopping distribution. The affected product carries the Long Grove Pharmaceuticals brand name and was distributed by Cardinal Health.
