Drug and pharmaceutical recalls
17624 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for prescription drugs, OTC medications, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. Sourced from the FDA and translated into plain English.
- 2022-11-02FDA-DrugUltra Chem Labs CorpClass IIProton Armor, Anti-Microbial Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer, kills 99.99% of germs, Odor Free, Family Safe, No Gels, Water Based, 24 Hour Germ Protection with Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin, a) 8 oz bottle, b) 32 oz bottle and c) 1.7 fl oz or 50 mL bottle, Supplier details: Ultra Chem Labs, Ontario, CA, Active Ingredients - Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13% (antimicrobial), ULS 8357 0.33% (antimicrobial shield), NDC 79208-001-50.
Chemical Contamination and CGMP Deviations: trace amounts of methanol found in one of the components during the manufacturing process.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DrugFresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Class II0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Each 100 mL contains: SODIUM CHLORIDE, USP - 900 mg, WATER FOR INJECTION, USP - qs, 1000mL Bag, 12 PK, Rx Only, Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 49230-300-10
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leakage of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection, 1L, 12pk Saline Solution.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DrugLNK International, Inc.Class IIINDC 0363-6171-09 Walgreens Sinus Pressure, Pain & Cough ACETAMINOPHEN/ PAIN RELIEVER DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr/ COUGH SUPPRESSANT GUAIFENESIN/ EXPECTORANT PHENYLEPHRINE HCl/ NASAL DECONGESTANT Maximum Strength Decongestant Free DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREENS CO. 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015 walgreens.com
Boxes mislabeled to read "Decongestant Free", but the product contains Phenylephrine HCI 5mg
- 2022-10-26FDA-DrugAuroMedics Pharma LLCClass IIAcyclovir Sodium Injection, 500mg/10mL (50mg/mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd., E. Windsor, NJ 08520; Made in India, NDC 55150-154-10.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint for a dark red, brown and black particulate floating inside vial.
- 2022-10-26FDA-DrugGolden State Medical Supply Inc.Class IIRifampin Capsules, USP, 150 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc., OH, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, CA, NDC 51407-322-30
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).
- 2022-10-26FDA-DrugGolden State Medical Supply Inc.Class IIRifampin Capsules, USP, 300 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottle (NDC 51407-323-30), b) 60-count bottle (NDC 51407-323-60), c) 100-count bottle (NDC 51407-323-01), Rx only, Manufactured by Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc., OH, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, CA.
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).
- 2022-10-26FDA-DrugIngenus Pharmaceuticals LlcClass IIFlunisolide Nasal Solution, USP 0.025%, 25 mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC Orlando, FL 32839-6408; NDC 50742-317-25 UPC 3 50742 31725 7
Out of specification for related substances (impurities).
- 2022-10-19FDA-DrugJustified LaboratoriesClass IISkincell Mole & Skin Corrector Serum, 1 fl. oz./30 mL jars, Distributed By: Justified Laboratoires, Arlington, TX 76011 USA UPC 8 10077 53221 8
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA; Unapproved new drug
- 2022-10-19FDA-DrugJustified LaboratoriesClass IISkincell Mole & Skin Corrector Serum, 1 fl. oz./30 mL jars, Distributed By: Justified Laboratoires, Arlington, TX 76011 USA UPC 8 10077 53220 1
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA; Unapproved new drug
- 2022-10-12FDA-DrugAuroMedics Pharma LLCClass IIITranexamic Acid Injection, USP, 1000mg per 10 mL (100mg /mL), 10mL single-dose vial, Rx Only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC E. Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC 55150-188-10
Presence of Particulate Matter: Piece of metal found in a vial
- 2022-10-12FDA-DrugCIPLAClass IIArformoterol Tartrate Inhalation Solution, 15 mcg/2mL, 2 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vial packaged in 5 x 2 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials per pouch, NDC 69097-168-48; 60 (12 x 5) x 2 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials per carton, NDC 69097-168-64, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Indore SEZ, Pithampur, India; Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: environmental monitoring failure.
- 2022-10-12FDA-DrugDr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.Class IIIPhytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/mL, 25x 1 mL single dose ampules per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 43598-405-16
Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results reported at 12-month stability testing for aluminum content.
- 2022-10-12FDA-DrugWoodbine Products Co IncClass IIIAntibacterial Foaming Wash with Hydria Moisturizing Formula, Cucumber-Melon Scent, 1250 mL (42 fl oz.), Manufactured for: Triple S, 800-323-2251, Made in USA, NDC 11429-1010-8
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified - Incorrect label-incorrect scent listed on label.
- 2022-10-12FDA-DrugPfizer Inc.Class IIAminophylline Injection, USP 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) 25x10 mL Single-dose vial, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC 0409-5921-16 (vial) 0409-5921-01 (carton)
Presence of Particulate Matter: A complaint was received for the presence of a hair in one vial.
- 2022-10-12FDA-DrugSalon Technologies International IncClass IAntica Farmacista Hand Sanitizer Ocean Citron (ethyl alcohol, denatured 65%) packaged in 473 mL/16 fl. oz. bottles, Dist. By Antica Farmacista Seattle, WA 98122 UPC 8 47005 00450 9
Chemical Contamination: product found to contain benzene
- 2022-10-12FDA-DrugSalon Technologies International IncClass IIStop using Salon Technologies hand sanitizer spray
GMP Deviations: FDA analysis found product to contain acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits.
- 2022-10-05FDA-DrugALMIRALL, LLCClass IIIXolegel (ketoconazole) gel 2%, 45 gram tubes, Rx only, Manufactured by: DPT Laboratories, San Antonio, TX 78215, NDC 16110-080-45
Failed Viscosity specification: Slightly higher OOS results obtained for viscosity
- 2022-10-05FDA-DrugAkorn, Inc.Class IIRifampin Capsules, USP, 300 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-30), b) 60-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-60), c) 100-count bottle (NDC 61748-018-01), Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031.
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).
- 2022-10-05FDA-DrugAkorn, Inc.Class IIRifampin Capsules, USP, 150 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031, NDC 61748-015-30
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product exceeds the 5 ppm interim limit for 1-Methyl-4-Nitrosopoperazine (MNP).
- 2022-10-05FDA-DrugLeading Pharma, LLCClass IIIClomiPRAMINE Hydrochloride Capsules, USP 25mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, LEADING PHARMA, Manufactured by: Leading Pharma, LLC, Fairfield, NJ 07004, NDC 69315-167-01
Superpotent Drug: Assay value found to be 110.6% in Chlomipramine Hydrocholoride capsules
- 2022-10-05FDA-DrugCIPLAClass IIBudesonide Inhalation Suspension 0.25mg/2mL, For Inhalation Only, Rx Only, 1 envelope x five 2 mL Single Dose Ampules per pouch, Sterile Suspension, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., India, Manufactured for Cipla USA Inc., Warren NJ, NDC# 69097-318-86.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
- 2022-10-05FDA-DrugQuVa Pharma, Inc.Class IIIoxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL (0.06 Units/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Injection for IV Use, High Alert, This is a Compounded Product for Institutional or Office Use Only, Not for Resale, QuVa PHARMA 519 Route 173, Bloomsbury, NJ 08804, Total volume: 500 mL bag, NDC: 70092-1068-07.
Incorrect Product Formulation: Oxytocin 30 units was added to an IV bag of 0.45% Sodium Chloride (500mL) instead of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (500mL).
- 2022-10-05FDA-DrugNovartis Pharmaceuticals CorporationClass IINeoral soft gelatin capsules (cyclosporine capsules, USP) Modified, 25 mg, Rx Only, 30 Soft Gelatin Capsules per carton, Mfg by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ 07936, NDC # 0078-0246-15.
CGMP deviations: Out of specification results obtained during routine stability testing for ethanol content.
- 2022-10-05FDA-DrugViatris IncClass IIAmpicillin for Injection, USP, 2 grams/vial NDC 67457-352-02, packaged in 10 x 2 g vials per carton NDC 67457-352-10, Rx only, Mylan Manufactured in India for: Mylan Institutional LLC Rockford, IL 61103 U.S.A
Presence of Particulate Matter: A complaint was received for the presence of a single strand of hair in one vial.
- 2022-10-05FDA-DrugSUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INCClass IIIEsomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 40mg, Rx Only, 90 Capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Ohm Laboratories Inc. New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 63304-735-90.
Superpotent Drug: Out of specification for assay at the 12-month timepoint.
- 2022-10-05FDA-DrugSUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INCClass IIIEsomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP 20mg, Rx Only, 90 Capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Ohm Laboratories Inc. New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 63304-734-90.
Superpotent Drug: Out of specification for assay at the 12-month timepoint.
- 2022-09-28FDA-DrugUNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INCClass IIIClonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 0.3 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: UNICHEM LABORATORIES LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa 403 511, India Manufactured for: UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS (USA), INC. East Brunswick, NJ 08816. NDC# 29300-137-01
Product mix-up:0.2 mg strength Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP in a 100-count bottle of 0.3 mg strength Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets,
- 2022-09-21FDA-DrugPfizer Inc.Class IPROPOFOL Injectable Emulsion, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), packaged in 100 mL glass fliptop vial (NDC 0409-4699-54) further packaged in a tray of 10 vials (NDC Carton: 0409-4699-24), Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
Presence of particulate matter
- 2022-09-21FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USA IncClass IIDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product), 15 mg, Rx Only, 100 tablets per bottle, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0555-0777-02.
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; A sealed 100-count bottle labeled with 15 mg actually contained 100 tablets of 20 mg strength of the drug product.
- 2022-09-21FDA-DrugRemedyRepack Inc.Class IILisinopril 10 mg tablets, 30-count Blister Card, Rx Only, MFG: Lupin Pharma, Baltimore, MD Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc, Indiana PA. Original NDC# 68180-0980-03, Repackaged NDC# 70518-0468-00
Presence of Foreign Substance: Foreign material (metal piece) embedded in one tablet.
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