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.

2020-02-26FDA-DrugNCS Healthcare of Kentucky IncClass II
Glycopyrrolate Tabs, USP, 1 mg, 30-count unit dose blister card, FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY, Rx Only, Packaged by Vangard, Glasgow, KY 42141; NDC 0615-8170-39.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: High Out of Specification Results for Individual Unknown Impurity.
2020-02-26FDA-DrugAmerican Health PackagingClass II
Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.2 mg, 30 tablets (3 x 10 unit dose blister cards), Rx Only, Packaged and distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. NDC Carton: 68084-604-21; NDC Unit Dose 68084-604-11
GMP Deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.
2020-02-26FDA-DrugAmerican Health PackagingClass II
Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.1 mg, 30 tablets (3 x 10 unit dose blister cards), Rx Only, Packaged and distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. NDC Carton: 68084-606-21; NDC Unit Dose 68084-606-11
GMP Deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.
2020-02-26FDA-DrugThe Harvard Drug GroupClass III
Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in 100-count Unit Dose Cartons , Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA, NDC 0904-6735-61
Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugGSK Consumer Health, IncClass II
Theraflu Cough Relief, Dextromethorphan HBr and Guaifensin, 6 packets per carton. Distributed by: GSK Consumer Healthcare, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC carton: 0067-6089-01, NDC packet: 0067-6089-03
Labeling: Label Lacks Warning: Product recalled due to absence of a warning statement on the product label, Ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium-restricted diet.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugRemedyRepack Inc.Class I
Ketorolac Trom, 30 mg/1mL Inj. for I.V./I.M. Use, Rx Only, QTY: 1 ml, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA 15701 NDC 70518-1239-00
Presence of Particulate Matter: Medication relabeled at facility was recalled by the manufacturer due to small black particles noticed during routine visual inspection. of retain samples.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugContract Pharmacal CorporationClass II
Major Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets, 500 mg Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 0904-6730-60; UPC 3 09046 73060 6) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0904-6730-80; UPC 3 09046 73080 4) Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233 Livonia, MI 45162 USA
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Complaint involving one Women's Prenatal dietary supplement tablet commingled in a bottle of Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg contents 1000 count bottle.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugContract Pharmacal CorporationClass II
Leader Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets, 500 mg Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer,100-count bottles,Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin OHIO 43017 NDC 7000-0036-1, UPC 0 96295 13807 8
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Complaint involving one Women's Prenatal dietary supplement tablet commingled in a bottle of Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg contents 1000 count bottle.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class II
Memantine Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsules, 21 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States. Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, INDIA, NDC 68180-248-06
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low out of specification results observed in dissolution test at six-month long-term stability study.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugAmerican Health PackagingClass II
Raloxifene Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 60 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10 blister cards), Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. NDC carton: 60687-266-21; NDC Unit Dose: 60687-266-11
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low out of specification results obtained during stability testing.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugAuroMedics Pharma LLCClass II
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP, 875 mg/125 mg, 20-count bottles, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA. Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 Made in India; NDC 65862-503-20
Presence of Foreign Substance: Customer complaint of a foreign substance identified as nylon cable tie
2020-02-19FDA-DrugEfficient Laboratories, Inc.Class II
New! Rompe Pecho MAX Multi Symptoms, 8 FL. Oz (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166. UPC 0 00856 00309 5
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products
2020-02-19FDA-DrugEfficient Laboratories, Inc.Class II
Rompe Pecho EX Expectorant, 6 FL. Oz (178 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166. UPC 0 00856 30106 1
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products
2020-02-19FDA-DrugEfficient Laboratories, Inc.Class II
Rompe Pecho CF Cold & Flu with Honey, 6 FL. Oz (178 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166.UPC 0 00856 33106 8
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products
2020-02-19FDA-DrugPar Pharmaceutical Inc.Class III
Frovatriptan Succinate Tablets, 2.5mg, packaged in 1 blister card of 9 tablets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Almac Pharma Services Limited, Craigavon, BT63 5UA, UK; Manufactured for: Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDC 0603-3718-34.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Product incorrectly labeled with an expiration date of August 2022 rather than the correct expiration date of April 2022.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugPfizer Inc.Class II
Caduet (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium) Tablets, 10 mg/10 mg*, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc. NY, NY 10017, Made in Germany, NDC 0069-2160-30.
Defective Container: products potentially could have been packaged in defective bottles, with a notched rim, that could cause inadequate foil sealing resulting in lack of moisture protection.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugPfizer Inc.Class II
Caduet (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium) Tablets, 10 mg/20 mg*, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc. NY, NY 10017, Made in Germany, NDC 0069-2180-30.
Defective Container: products potentially could have been packaged in defective bottles, with a notched rim, that could cause inadequate foil sealing resulting in lack of moisture protection.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugB AND A TRADING CORPORATIONClass II
Kushim Tablets (Gushim) 45-count packages, Label in foreign language
Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA. FDA analysis found product to contain cinobufagin, bufalin, and bufotenine
2020-02-19FDA-DrugAkorn IncClass II
Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution, USP, 10 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701; NDC 50383-901-10.
Subpotent Drug: Low Out of specification (OOS) assay results for the hydrocortisone portion of this product.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass II
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Extended-Release ablets USP (CII), 27 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 62037-734-01
CGMP deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass II
Methylphenidate hydrochloride Extended-Release ablets USP (CII), 18 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 62037-725-01
CGMP deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugPfizer Inc.Class II
Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP 100 mcg Fentanyl/2 mL (50 mcg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Vial, Each Tray contains 25 Vials, Intravenous or Intramuscular Use, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 00409-9094-12 (vial), 00409-9094-22 (tray).
Defective Container: confirmed customer reports for vials with loose metal overseal crimp defects, which may result in lack of assurance of sterility.
2020-02-19FDA-DrugZydus Pharmaceuticals USA IncClass II
Ethacrynate Sodium for Injection, USP, 50mg/vial, Single Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Limited, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-246-01.
cGMP Deviations
2020-02-19FDA-DrugTaro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.Class I
Lamotrigine Tablets, USP, 100 mg, Rx Only, 100-count bottle, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761 Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-4131-1.
Cross Contamination; Lamotrigine Tablets 100 mg USP was contaminated with enalapril maleate.
2020-02-12FDA-DrugMacleods Pharma Usa IncClass III
Pioglitazone and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 15 mg/500 mg, Rx Only, 60-count bottle, Manufactured for Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India, NDA 33342-176-09
Subpotent Drug: Out of specification assay result, below specification, for two lots of Pioglitazone And Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets.
2020-02-12FDA-DrugGraviti Pharmaceuticals Private LimitedClass II
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP, 10 mg*, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Biocon Pharma Inc., Iselin, NJ 08830-3009 USA; Manufactured By: Graviti Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Telangana -502307, INDIA; NDC 70377-027-11.
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Customer complaint that one 20 mg Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet was present in a bottle labeled as and containing eight-nine Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP 10 mg.
2020-02-12FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass II
Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.2 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parisppany, NJ 07054 USA, NDC 0591-2465-01
GMP Deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.
2020-02-12FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass II
Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.1 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parisppany, NJ 07054 USA, NDC 0591-2464-01
GMP Deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.
2020-02-12FDA-DrugUNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INCClass III
Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 0.1mg, Rx Only, 100-count bottle, 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/Degredation Specifications: This recall is initiated as a precautionary measure due to potential migration of Benzophenone at very low level into product from container label.
2020-02-12FDA-DrugAscend Laboratories LLCClass II
Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets 20 mg, Rx Only, 90 Tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013 INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-446-90.
cGMP Deviations; Olmesartan Medoximil Tablets 20 mg was released in error with alternate API source prior to filing and approval of Prior Approval Supplement.

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