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.
- 2020-06-24FDA-DrugAVKARE Inc.Class IIMetformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg a) 90 count (NDC 42291-611-90) b) 180 count (NDC 42291-611-18) c) 500 count (NDC 42291-611-50) bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
- 2020-06-24FDA-DrugApotex Inc.Class IIMetformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, Florida 33326 NDC 60505-0260-1
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above acceptable intake levels
- 2020-06-17FDA-DrugAkorn, Inc.Class IIIPrednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution, 5 mg/5 mL, 120 mL Bottle, Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701. NDC: 50383-040-04
Discoloration: Out of Specification (OOS) result for APHA Color Test.
- 2020-06-17FDA-DrugPfizer Inc.Class IIUnasyn (ampicillin sodium/sulbacatam) for injection, 1.5 g* per vial, Rx Only, 10 vials/carton, Made in Italy Distributed by Roerig Division of Pfizer Inc. New York, NY 10017 vial NDC 0049-0013-81, carton NDC 0049-0013-83
Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified after reconstitution.
- 2020-06-17FDA-DrugQuVa Pharma, Inc.Class IIoxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL (0.06 Units/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection for IV Use, Rx only, QuVa Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 888-339-0874, NDC 70092-1068-07
Subpotent drug - Product did not contain drug.
- 2020-06-17FDA-DrugFresenius Kabi USA, LLCClass IIKetorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 60 mg per 2 mL (30 mg per mL), packaged in 2 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 63323-162-03), 25 x 2 mL Single Dose Vials per tray (NDC 63323-162-02); For IM use only, Not for IV use, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Presence of Particulate Matter - found in reserve sample vials at the firm.
- 2020-06-17FDA-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.
- 2020-06-17FDA-DrugAmerican Health PackagingClass IIDoxycycline Hyclate Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 30 Tablets per carton (3 x 10), Rx only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, NDC Carton 62584-693-21; NDC Unit Dose 62584-693-11
Failed dissolution specification - dissolution results of 59% (spec. NLT 85%) at the 24 month time point (end of shelf life).
- 2020-06-17FDA-DrugUNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INCClass IIIClonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 0.1 mg 100-count bottles, 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 29300-135-01
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: potential migration of benzophenone at very low level into the product from container.
- 2020-06-17FDA-DrugLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IILisinopril Tablets, USP, 5 mg, Rx Only, 1000-count bottle, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Nagpur - 441 108, India, NDC 68180-513-03.
Product Mix Up: Lisinopril 10 mg tablets were found in Lisinopril 5 mg 1000-count bottle.
- 2020-06-10FDA-DrugTorrent Pharma Inc.Class IICarbamazepine Tablets, USP 200 mg, packaged in a 500-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Bharuch 392130, India; Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, NDC 13668-268-05
Failed Dissolution Specifications
- 2020-06-10FDA-DrugAcella Pharmaceuticals, LLCClass INP Thyroid 90, Thyroid Tablets, USP, 1 & 1/2 grain (90 mg), 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-331-01.
Superpotent Drug.
- 2020-06-10FDA-DrugAcella Pharmaceuticals, LLCClass INP Thyroid 60, Thyroid Tablets, USP, 1 grain (60 mg), 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-330-01.
Superpotent Drug.
- 2020-06-10FDA-DrugAcella Pharmaceuticals, LLCClass INP Thyroid 30, Thyroid Tablets, USP, 1/2 grain (30 mg), 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-329-01.
Superpotent Drug.
- 2020-06-10FDA-DrugAVKARE Inc.Class IIILamotrigine Tablets, USP, 150 mg, Rx Only, a) 60 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-60, b) 500 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-50, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478.
Presence of Foreign Substance consistent with granules from desiccant packs used during storage
- 2020-06-10FDA-DrugThe Harvard Drug GroupClass IIDoxycycline Hyclate Tablets, USP, 100 mg, packaged in a) 3x10 unit dose cartons (NDC 0904-0430-04) and b) 5 x 10 unit dose carton (NDC 0904-0430-06), Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152.
Failed Dissolution Specification: The dissolution test at the 24 month time point (end of shelf life) yielded an out-of-specification result.
- 2020-06-10FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets ( Mixed Amphetamine Salts Product), 20 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0555-0973-02
Some bottles may contain mixed strengths of the product.
- 2020-06-10FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets ( Mixed Amphetamine Salts Product), 15 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0555-0777-02
Some bottles may contain mixed strengths of the product.
- 2020-06-10FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets ( Mixed Amphetamine Salts Product), 5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0555-0971-02
Some bottles may contain mixed strengths of the product.
- 2020-06-10FDA-DrugTRIOVA PHARMACEUTICALS LLCClass IIEstriol USP Micronized 5 G, Rx only, Triova 115 W 3rd Street Suite 720 Tulsa, OK 74103, NDC 71092-9977-02
Failed impurities/ degradation specifications: Out of specification for organic impurities.
- 2020-06-03FDA-DrugJubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIILamotrigine Tablets, USP, 150 mg, 20,000-count bulk container, Manufactured by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc., Salisbury, MD 21801, USA, For repackaging by: AvKare Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478, Bulk Shipment, NDC 59746-247-97.
Presence of Foreign Substance visually consistent with the silica granules present in the desiccant packs utilized during storage of the product.
- 2020-06-03FDA-DrugWuhan Bingbing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Class IIMaximum Strength Lidocaine Cold & Hot Patch (lidocaine 4%, menthol 1%), 5 patches per box, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; NDC 66902-218-05.
CGMP Deviations: due to the loss of product manufacturing records and retain product samples, there is no assurance that the product will remain within specification through the labeled expiration date.
- 2020-06-03FDA-DrugWuhan Bingbing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Class IIMencaine (lidocaine 4.5%, menthol 5%) Patch, 1 patch per pouch, Manufactured For: Terrain Pharmaceuticals, Reno, NV 89501; NDC 53225-1090-1.
CGMP Deviations: due to the loss of product manufacturing records and retain product samples, there is no assurance that the product will remain within specification through the labeled expiration date.
- 2020-06-03FDA-DrugWuhan Bingbing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Class IILidoPro (lidocaine 4%, menthol 5%, methyl salicylate 4%) patch, 15 Patches per box, Manufactured For: Terrain Pharmaceuticals, Reno, NV 89501; NDC 53225-1023-1.
CGMP Deviations: due to the loss of product manufacturing records and retain product samples, there is no assurance that the product will remain within specification through the labeled expiration date.
- 2020-06-03FDA-DrugWuhan Bingbing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Class IILidoPatch (lidocaine HCl 3.6%, menthol 1.25%) Pain Relief Patch, packaged in 1 patch/box (NDC 10882-527-01); 30 patches/box (NDC 10882-527-02 and 10882-527-04), Manufactured for: JAR Laboratories, Elmhurst, IL.
CGMP Deviations: due to the loss of product manufacturing records and retain product samples, there is no assurance that the product will remain within specification through the labeled expiration date.
- 2020-06-03FDA-DrugPD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIDoxycycline Hyclate tablets USP, 100 mg, packaged in bottles a) 6-count (NDC 55289-866-06), b) 10-count (NDC 55289-866-10), c) 14-count (NDC 55289-866-14), d) 20-count (NDC 55289-866-20), e) 28-count (NDC 55289-866-28), f) 30-count (NDC 55289-866-30), g) 60-count (NDC 55289-866-60), h) 120-count (NDC 55289-866-98), i) 210-count (NDC 55289-866-71), j) 300-count (NDC 55289-866-87), k) 400-count (NDC 55289-866-74), Rx only, PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Failed dissolution specifications
- 2020-06-03FDA-DrugWest-Ward Columbus IncClass IIDoxycycline Hyclate Tablets USP, 100 mg, packaged in a) 50-count bottle (NDC 0143-2112-50), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 0143-2112-05), Rx only, Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724.
Failed dissolution specification: The dissolution test at the 24 month time point (end of shelf life) yielded an out of specification result.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DrugWest-Ward Columbus IncClass IIIEthacrynic Acid Tablets USP, 25 mg, 100 Tablets per Bottle, Rx only, Distr. by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC: 0054-0415-25.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification for impurity 6 and total degradants.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DrugInvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIIGabapentin Tablets USP, 600 mg, Rx Only, 500-count bottle, Manufactured for: Exelan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA 30046, Manufactured by: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Hauppauge, NY 11788, NDC 76282-405-05.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; failure of Impurity A test at the 12-month long-term stability testing.
- 2020-05-27FDA-DrugMylan Institutional LLCClass IIAloprim (allopurinol sodium) for Injection, 500 mg Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Rockford, IL 61103 USA. NDC: 67457-187-50
Discoloration: Out-of-specification results for appearance obtained during routine stability testing at the end of shelf-life for the parameters Appearance and Color of Solution.
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