Drug and pharmaceutical recalls
17707 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for prescription drugs, OTC medications, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. Sourced from the FDA and translated into plain English.
- 2021-03-03FDA-DrugNDAL Mfg Inc.Class IManukaGuard Medical Grade Manuka Honey Allercleanse Nasal Spray, 1.3 FL OZ (40mL) bottle, 270 measured sprays, Distributed by Ndal Laboratories, 449 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA 93940 (bottle); NDAL MFG Inc., 80 Garden Court, Suite 100, Monterey, CA 93940 (carton); UPC 8 58631 00212 8. the Alvarado St. is for the bottle by putting "(bottle); NDAL MFG Inc., 80 Garden Court, Suite 100, Monterey, CA 93940 (carton); UPC 8 58631 00212 8." (according to the label)
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product confirmed to have yeast
- 2021-03-03FDA-DrugCareFusion 213, LLCClass IBD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.01 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-33 REF 930415
Non-sterility: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity for more than 6 months, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
- 2021-03-03FDA-DrugCareFusion 213, LLCClass IChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution -Clear, 0.10 fl. oz. (3ml) each, 25 applicators per carton. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 054365-400-01 Cat. No. 260400
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity for more than 6 months, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
- 2021-03-03FDA-DrugCareFusion 213, LLCClass IChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution - Hi-Lite Orange, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 applicators in carton, CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 054365-400-11 Cat. No. 260415
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products:Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity for more than 6 months, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
- 2021-03-03FDA-DrugCareFusion 213, LLCClass IBD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400
Non-sterility: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity for more than 6 months, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
- 2021-02-24FDA-DrugAscend Laboratories LLCClass IICephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL 200 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 NDC 67877-545-68
CGMP Deviations: Individual Unidentified impurities results of the product was found at higher side of the specification limit.
- 2021-02-24FDA-DrugAscend Laboratories LLCClass IICephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL, 100 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 NDC 67877-545-88
CGMP Deviations: Individual Unidentified impurities results of the product was found at higher side of the specification limit.
- 2021-02-24FDA-DrugAkebia Therapeutics dba Keryx Biopharmaceutials, IncClass IIIAuryxia (ferric citrate) tablets, 210 mg*, 200 tablets bottle, RX ONLY, Manufactured for and distributed by: KERYX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC., 245 First Street, Suite 1400, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA, NDC 59922-0631-01.
Failed Dissolution Specifications
- 2021-02-24FDA-DrugWilshire Pharmaceuticals IncClass IIMeclizine HCl Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 100 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Wilshire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Atlanta, GA 30328, Product of India, NDC 52536-133-01
Failed Dissolution Specifications
- 2021-02-24FDA-DrugWilshire Pharmaceuticals IncClass IIMeclizine HCl Tablets, USP, 12.5 mg, 100 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Wilshire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Atlanta, GA 30328, Product of India, NDC 52536-129-01
Failed Dissolution Specifications
- 2021-02-24FDA-DrugDLC Laboratories, IncClass IISulfur Ointment 10%, Pomada de Azufre, 2.6 OZ (73.7g) jar; Manufactured by/ Fabricado por: De La Cruz Products, A Division of DLC Laboratories, Inc. Paramount, CA 9023 USA; UPC 024286150426
Labeling: Label Mix-Up. THe English label with Drug Facts panel for Camphor was incorrectly placed on product.
- 2021-02-24FDA-DrugLiq-E S.A. De C.V.Class IOPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (alcohol 70% v/v) 275 Gal (1040 L) tank with spout dispenser, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477.; UPC # 7 501799 118981
Chemical Contamination: Products contain methanol and were below the label claim for ethanol content
- 2021-02-24FDA-DrugLiq-E S.A. De C.V.Class IOPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 1 Gal (3.78 L) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477; NDC: XXXXX-378-04, UPC # 7 501799 118837
Chemical Contamination: Products contain methanol and were below the label claim for ethanol content
- 2021-02-24FDA-DrugLiq-E S.A. De C.V.Class IOPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (alcohol 70% v/v) 55 Gal (208 L) drum, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col.. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477.UPC # 7 501799 118998
Chemical Contamination: Products contain methanol and were below the label claim for ethanol content
- 2021-02-24FDA-DrugLiq-E S.A. De C.V.Class IOPTIMUS LUBRICANTS Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%) 8.5 Fl. Oz. (250 mL) bottle, Made in Mexico, Liq-E, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Tampico No. 345 Col. La Fe San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. C.P. 66477. UPC # 7 501799 115621
Chemical Contamination: Products contain methanol and were below the label claim for ethanol content
- 2021-02-17FDA-DrugApotex Corp.Class IEnoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 120 mg/ 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes with Automatic Safety Device For Subcutaneous Injection 10 x 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes Rx Only,Manufactured by: Gland Pharma Ltd. Hyderabad, India Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326 NDC 60505-0796-4 UPC 360505079543 (carton) NDC 60505-0796-0 UPC (01)10360505079602 (label)
Labeling; Label Mixup; syringe barrels may contain markings for 100 mg/mL (corresponding to 100 mg/mL strength) instead of 150 mg/mL (corresponding to 120 mg/0.8mL strength)
- 2021-02-17FDA-DrugApotex Corp.Class IEnoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 100 mg/mL Single Dose Syringes with Automatic Safety Device For Subcutaneous Injection 10 x 1 mL Single Dose Syringes Rx Only, Manufactured by: Gland Pharma Ltd. Hyderabad, India Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326 NDC 60505-0795-4 UPC 360505079544 (carton) NDC 60505-0795-1 UPC (01)10360505079510 (label)
Labeling; Label Mixup; syringe barrels may containing markings for 150 mg/mL (corresponding to 120 mg/0.8mL strength) instead of 100 mg/mL markings (corresponding to 100 mg/mL strength)
- 2021-02-17FDA-DrugStanley Specialty Pharmacy Compounding and Wellness CenterClass IILidocaine/Tetracaine (LIPO110)* 23%/7% Ointment 100 GMS per 4 ounce plastic ointment jar, Rx Only, Stanley Specialty Pharmacy 3120 Latrobe Dr. Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28211
Superpotent Drug. Lidocaine higher concentration than listed
- 2021-02-17FDA-DrugSUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INCClass IIIPantoprazole Sodium for Injection 40mg/vial For I.V. infusion only Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India NDC 62756-129-40
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications
- 2021-02-17FDA-DrugAccord Healthcare, Inc.Class IIIGlycopyrrolate Injection, USP 0.4 mg/2 mL (0.2 mg/mL) 25 x 2 mL Single Dose Vials Rx Only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc. Durham, NC 27703, USA. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad-382 210, India NDC 16729-472-08 (Vial NDC 16729-472-30)
Labeling; Label Mix-up; correctly labeled 2 mL vials were packaged into blister strips labeled for 1 mL vials
- 2021-02-10FDA-DrugNostrum Laboratories IncClass IIMetformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg, 100 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64120. NDC: 29033-056-01
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level.
- 2021-02-10FDA-DrugAuroMedics Pharma LLCClass IIAcetaminophen Injection 1,000 mg per 100 mL (10 mg/mL), 100 mL Single Dose Vial, For Intravenous Use Only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. E. Windsor, NJ 08520 Made in India NDC 55150-307-01
Discoloration and failed pH specifications
- 2021-02-10FDA-DrugLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IIIOseltamivir Phosphate for Oral Suspension, 6 mg/mL, 60 mL (usable volume after constitution), Rx only, Manufactured for:Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. NDC: 68180-678-01
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; Out-of-specification test results observed for Impurity C at 9 month long-term stability time point.
- 2021-02-10FDA-DrugTaro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.Class IINortriptyline HCl Capsules, USP equivalent to 10mg base Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761 Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532 NDC 51672-4001-1
CGMP deviations.
- 2021-02-03FDA-DrugFresenius Kabi USA, LLCClass IKetorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg per mL, packaged in 1 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 63323-162-00); 25 x 1 mL Single Dose Vials per tray (NDC 63323-162-01); For IM or IV use, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Presence of Particulate Matter - found in reserve sample vials at the firm.
- 2021-02-03FDA-DrugBausch Health Companies, Inc.Class IIIPhytonadione Tablets 5mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA NDC 68682-170-30
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification during the 24 month stability testing of Impurity D.
- 2021-02-03FDA-DrugBausch Health Companies, Inc.Class IIIMephyton (phytonadione) Tablets 5mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA NDC 0187-1704-05
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification during the 24 month stability testing of Impurity D.
- 2021-02-03FDA-DrugSUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INCClass IIITestosterone Cypionate Injection, USP CIII 200mg/ml FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY 1mL Single-dose vial Distributed by: Sun Pharma Ind. Inc, NJ 08512 Manufactured by: Sun Pharma Ind. Ltd., India NDC 62756-015-40
Incorrect Labeling: Incorrect lot number on secondary packaging
- 2021-02-03FDA-DrugShane Erickson IncClass IIIMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol), 75%, 10.1 fl. oz. (300 ml), Made in China, Distributed by IMC 4284 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. Labeled as Thrifty White Pharmacy Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer. UPC 8 19845 00599 2
CGMP Deviations: product manufactured at the same facility that produced product that FDA sampled and found to be subpotent for ethanol and contained methanol.
- 2021-02-03FDA-DrugShane Erickson IncClass IIIMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol), 75%, 3.4 fl. oz. (100 ml), Made in China, Distributed by IMC 4284 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. Labeled as a) SAFE-GUARD Products International, b) Safe-WAY JEVCO Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, c) TRACTION CAPITAL, d) United States Census 2020. UPC 8 19845 00598 5
CGMP Deviations: product manufactured at the same facility that produced product that FDA sampled and found to be subpotent for ethanol and contained methanol.
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