Cefotetan Disodium

12 March 2009

Products Affected - Description

Cefotetan disodium injection, APP

Reason for the Shortage

APP had cefotetan injection available in 1 gram and 2 gram vials with a short expiration date.

Estimated Resupply Dates

• APP has all cefotetan presentations available with good dating.
• B. Braun has available cefotetan injection in 1 gram (NDC 00264-3173-11) and 2 gram (NDC 00264-3175-11) Duplex presentations.

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Updated

March 12, 2009, University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2009, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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