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.
- 2020-11-11FDA-DrugTeligent Pharma, Inc.Class IIIFluocinonide Ointment USP 0.05%, packaged in: a) 15 gm tube, NDC 52565-0040-15, b) 30 gm tube, NDC 52565-0040-30 c) 60 gram tube, NDC 52565-0040-60, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey 08310
Failed Impurities/Degradation - Out-of-specification results for Fluocinolone Acetonide impurity.
- 2020-11-11FDA-DrugMarksans Pharma LimitedClass IITime-Cap Labs, Inc. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets USP 750 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate. Verna Goa-403 722 India NDC 49483-624-01
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
- 2020-11-11FDA-DrugMarksans Pharma LimitedClass IITime-Cap Labs, Inc. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 500 mg, a) 90 count (NDC 49483-623-09) b) 100 count (49483-623-01) c) 500 count (NDC 49483-623-50) and d) 1000 count (NDC 49483-623-10) bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate. Verna Goa-403 722 India NDC 49483-623-50
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
- 2020-11-11FDA-DrugPD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IImetformin HCL ER 750 mg Rx only Pkg By: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK 73127 a) 30 tablets NDC: 43063-902-30; b) 60 tablets NDC: 43063-902-60
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)
- 2020-11-11FDA-DrugPD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IImetformin HCL ER 500 mg, a) 30 tablets NDC: 72789-009-30; b) 60 tablets NDC: 72789-009-60; c) 90 tablets NDC: 72789-009-90; d) 180 tablets NDC: 72789-009-93 bottles, Rx only, Pkg By: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK 73127
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)
- 2020-11-11FDA-DrugDirect RxClass IIMetformin HCL E/R 500 mg, 90 Tabs, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 NDC 72189-064-90
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)
- 2020-11-11FDA-DrugDenton Pharma, Inc.Class IIMetformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 70934-309-30); b) 60 count (NDC 70934-309-60); c) 90 count (70934-309-90); d) 120 count (NDC 70934-309-98) bottles, Rx Only, Time-Cap Labs Inc. Repackaged by Northwind Pharmaceuticals North Blenheim, NY 12131
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)
- 2020-11-11FDA-DrugDenton Pharma, Inc.Class IIMetformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 750 mg, 30 Tablets bottle, Rx Only, Time-Cap Labs, Inc., Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals North Blenheim NY 12131 NDC 70934-334-30
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)
- 2020-11-11FDA-DrugMedichem S.A.Class IIChlorhexidine Gluconate 20% 0012 Medichem, S.A. NDC 53296-0012-0
Discoloration.
- 2020-11-04FDA-DrugJarrow Formulas IncClass IIN-A-C (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, 500 mg, 100 capsules; Veggie Caps, white HDPE bottle with RED label Product # 107002 UPC: 790011070023
Mislabeling of SUS (N-A-C Sustain 600 mg 100 tab) with N-A-C N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 500 mg, 100 cap.
- 2020-11-04FDA-DrugBausch Health Companies, Inc.Class IIHydrocortisone butyrate Cream, 0.1%, 15-gram tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured for Oceanside Pharmaceuticals a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA, By: Ferndale Laboratories, Inc. Ferndale, MI 48220, NDC 68682-270-15
SUBPOTENT DRUG
- 2020-11-04FDA-DrugBoehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IICatapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.3 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877, Made in Germany, NDC, 0597-0011-01
An extraneous peak was observed for dissolution testing.
- 2020-11-04FDA-DrugBoehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IICatapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.2 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877, Made in Germany, NDC, 0597-0007-01
An extraneous peak was observed for dissolution testing.
- 2020-11-04FDA-DrugBoehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IICatapres (clonidine hydrochloride, USP) 0.1 mg, tablet, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877, Made in Germany, NDC, 0597-0006-01
An extraneous peak was observed for dissolution testing.
- 2020-11-04FDA-DrugRemedyRepack Inc.Class IIMetformin Hydrochloride Extended Release 750 mg, 30 count blister cards, Rx only, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA NDC 70518-2480-00
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugMylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IIICandesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 32 mg/12.5 mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-3002-77) and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-3002-05), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
Out-of-specification organic impurity results obtained during routine stability testing.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIIDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules, 30 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Amerigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 NDC 43975-282-10
Labeling: Incorrect expiration date. Product dated with 24-month expiration date instead of 18-months.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIIDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules, 25 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Amerigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 NDC 43975-281-10
Labeling: Incorrect expiration date. Product dated with 24-month expiration date instead of 18-months.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIIDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules, 20 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Amerigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 NDC 43975-280-10
Labeling: Incorrect expiration date. Product dated with 24-month expiration date instead of 18-months.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIIDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules, 15 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Amerigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 NDC 43975-279-10
Labeling: Incorrect expiration date. Product dated with 24-month expiration date instead of 18-months.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIIDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules, 10 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Amerigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 NDC 43975-278-10
Labeling: Incorrect expiration date. Product dated with 24-month expiration date instead of 18-months.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIIDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of A Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules, 5 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Amerigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 NDC 43975-277-10
Labeling: Incorrect expiration date. Product dated with 24-month expiration date instead of 18-months.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugeVenus Pharmaceutical LaboratoriesClass IIIDesflurane, USP Liquid for Inhalation, 240 mL, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shanghai, 200245, China for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-6172-22
DEFECTIVE CONTAINER: Desflurane Liquid for Inhalation 240 mL may be leaking.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugGenesis Partnership Company SAClass IIKillz Germz Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Gel, 1 Gallon (128 fl. oz.) bottle, Manufactured by Genesis Partnership Company S.A., Guatemala, For: Killz Germz, LLC., 1912 R street NW, Washington DC 20009, NDC 74625-003-05, UPC 7401037203427.
Sub-Potent Drug; Killz GERMz was recalled due to sub-potent results. Testing revealed ethanol levels as low as 62% while labelled claim is 70%.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugGenesis Partnership Company SAClass IIKillz Germz Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Gel, 450 mL (15 fl oz.) bottle, Manufactured by Genesis Partnership Company S.A., Guatemala, For: Killz Germz, LLC., 1912 R street NW, Washington DC, 20009, NDC 74625-003-04, UPC 7401037203250.
Sub-Potent Drug; Killz GERMz was recalled due to sub-potent results. Testing revealed ethanol levels as low as 62% while labelled claim is 70%.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugGenesis Partnership Company SAClass IIGenesis Hand Sanitizer Gel, Topical Solution, Non Sterile Solution, 1 gallon (3785 mL) bottle, Manufactured by Genesis Partnership Company S.A., Guatemala, NDC 74484-002-04, UPC 7401037203427.
CGMP Deviations: hand sanitizers were recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility as another hand sanitizer product with sub-potent ethanol levels.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugGenesis Partnership Company SAClass IIGenesis Hand Sanitizer Gel, Topical Solution, Non Sterile Solution, 240 mL (8 FL OZ.) bottle, Manufactured by Genesis Partnership Company S.A., Guatemala, NDC 74484-002-02, UPC 7401037205773.
CGMP Deviations: hand sanitizers were recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility as another hand sanitizer product with sub-potent ethanol levels.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugGenesis Partnership Company SAClass IIPanagel Hand Sanitizer, 70% Alcohol,16 Fl. Oz. (472 mL) bottle, Made in Guatemala, Distributed by Central Med Distribution, 6100 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood FL 33024, NDC 78384-001-04, UPC 378384000016.
CGMP Deviations: hand sanitizers were recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility as another hand sanitizer product with sub-potent ethanol levels.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugAcella Pharmaceuticals, LLCClass INP Thyroid 120, Thyroid Tablets, USP 2 grain (120 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-328-01
Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found these products to be less than the labeled claim for the levothyroxine (T4) portion of the product.
- 2020-10-28FDA-DrugAcella Pharmaceuticals, LLCClass INP Thyroid 15,Thyroid Tablets, USP 1/4 grain (15 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-327-01
Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found these products to be less than the labeled claim for the levothyroxine (T4) portion of the product.
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