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.
- 2020-01-15FDA-DrugAAA Pharmaceutical, Inc.Class IIRanitidine 150 mg tablets, 130 count bottles, NDC 37808-196-04.
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
- 2020-01-15FDA-DrugAAA Pharmaceutical, Inc.Class IIRanitidine 150 mg tablets, 24 count bottles, NDC 37808-196-01.
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
- 2020-01-15FDA-DrugGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USAClass IIGlenmark Ranitidine Tablets USP 150 mg Rx Only 500 Tablets Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bandez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ NDC 68462-248-05
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
- 2020-01-15FDA-DrugGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USAClass IIGlenmark Ranitidine Tablets USP 300 mg Rx Only 250 Tablets Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bandez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ NDC 68462-249-20
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
- 2020-01-15FDA-DrugGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USAClass IIGlenmark Ranitidine Tablets USP 300 mg Rx Only 100 Tablets Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bandez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ NDC 68462-249-01
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
- 2020-01-15FDA-DrugGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USAClass IIGlenmark Ranitidine Tablets USP 300 mg Rx Only 30 Tablets Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bandez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ NDC 68462-249-30
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
- 2020-01-15FDA-DrugGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USAClass IIGlenmark Ranitidine Tablets USP 150 mg Rx Only 100 Tablets Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bandez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ NDC 68462-248-01
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
- 2020-01-15FDA-DrugGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USAClass IIGlenmark Ranitidine Tablets USP 150 mg Rx Only 60 Tablets Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bandez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ NDC 68462-248-60
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
- 2020-01-15FDA-DrugLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IIBlisovi Fe 1.5/30 (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP and ferrous fumarate tablets 75mg), Rx Only, Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured for: Lupin Limited Pithampur 454775 INDIA 240875, NDC 68180-866-11
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Complaints related to crumbling of tablets when popped out of the blister pack.
- 2020-01-08FDA-DrugAkorn, Inc.Class IIMYORISAN (isotretinoin capsules, USP), 20mg, packaged in 30-count Capsules (3 x 10 Prescription Packs) per box, Rx only, Distributed by: VersaPharm Inc. - An Akorn Company, Lake Forset, IL 60045; NDC 61748-302-13.
Unit Dose Mispackaging: Customer complaint that a carton labeled as Myorisan 20 mg Capsules, USP erroneously contained one 10-count blister card of the 40 mg product in addition to two 10-count blister cards of the 20 mg product.
- 2020-01-08FDA-DrugLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IIIBimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.03%, For Use in the Eyes Only, Sterile, Rx Only, 7.5 mL bottle, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.), INDIA, NDC: 68180-429-03.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification result observed in any other individual impurity.
- 2020-01-08FDA-DrugIsland Kinetics, Inc. d.b.a. CoValence LaboratoriesClass IIIPCA Skin Blemish Control Bar, 3.2 oz/90g, Salicylic acid 2% - Acne cleanser, For external use only, Distributed by PCA Skin, 6210 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; UPC 812025010397.
Superpotent Drug: Salicylic acid content is above the firm's specification.
- 2020-01-08FDA-DrugNatures RxClass ISilver Bullet, Get Bigger and Harder, Works in Minutes, Lasts for Days, 10 male enhancement capsules in blister foil package, 725mg per capsule, Distributed by Silver Bullet Ltd, Golden Springs, CO, USA, UPC: 610877392698.
Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA; Product contains undeclared active ingredient - Sildenafil.
- 2020-01-08FDA-DrugGranules India LimitedClass IIRANITIDINE TABLETS, USP 150mg, 10,000-count bag, Country of Origin: INDIA NDC 62207-773-32
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
- 2020-01-08FDA-DrugAmerican Health PackagingClass IIRanitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP), 15 mg/mL, 150 mg/10 mL per cup, Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio. (a) Case of 50 cups (NDC 60687-260-69) (b) Case of 40 cups (NDC 60687-260-23 (c) Unit Dose Cup (NDC 60687-260-69)
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
- 2020-01-01FDA-DrugSpectrum Laboratory ProductsClass IIEstriol [(16a, 17B)-Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,16,17-triol; Oestriol] Micronized, USP, CAS 50-27-1, packaged in a) 1 G glass bottles, b) 5 G glass bottles, c) 25 G glass bottles, d) 100 G glass bottles, e) 500 G glass bottles, and f) 1 KG plastic bottles, Rx Only, Spectrum Chemical Mfg Corp., Gardena, CA 90248.
Subpotent Drug: Supplier indicated assay results did not meet specifications.
- 2020-01-01FDA-DrugPharmedium Services, LLCClass IIINORepinephrine Bitartrate 4 mg added to 250 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP (16 mcg per mL) Total Volume 254.00 mL Viaflex Bag, High Alert, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services LLC., 12620 W Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478.
Subpotent Drug
- 2020-01-01FDA-DrugPharmedium Services, LLCClass IIINORepinephrine Bitartrate 8 mg added to 500 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP (16 mcg per mL) Total Volume 508.00 mL Viaflex Bag, High Alert, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services LLC., 12620 W Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478.
Subpotent Drug
- 2020-01-01FDA-DrugPharmedium Services, LLCClass IIINORepinephrine Bitartrate 8 mg added to 250 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP (32 mcg per mL) Total Volume 258.00 mL Viaflex Bag, High Alert, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services LLC., 12620 W Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478.
Subpotent Drug
- 2019-12-25FDA-DrugAuroMedics Pharma LLCClass IIGabapentin Capsules, USP 100 mg, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 65682-198-99
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: One Losartan/HCTZ tablet was found in Gabapentin 1000 count bottles..
- 2019-12-25FDA-DrugLannett Company, Inc.Class ILevetiracetam Oral Solution 100mg/mL, 473 mL (16 fl. oz.) Bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lannett Company, Inc. Philadelphia, PA 19136, NDC 54838-0548-80
Microbial Contamination of Non-sterile Products: Out-of-specification results obtained for Total Aerobic Microbial Count.
- 2019-12-25FDA-DrugLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IIIMemantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-09 and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-02); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, INDIA
Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.
- 2019-12-25FDA-DrugApothecus Pharmaceutical Corp.Class IIIVCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam, a) can, 13 applications per can, Net wt. 0.6 oz (17g). NDC 52925-312-14, b) case pack with 36 cans in a nested container. Net wt 0.6 oz (17g) per can. NDC 52925-312-06, Distributed By: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. Oyster Bay, NY 11771.
Defective Delivery System: canister unit exhibiting propellant leakage or loss, rendering the product and canister unusable
- 2019-12-25FDA-DrugMedisca, Inc.Class IIEstriol, USP (Micronized) 1 g, 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 2000 g, 1 kg, containers, Packed by Medisca Inc., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, USA
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
- 2019-12-18FDA-DrugAuroMedics Pharma LLCClass IMirtazapine Tablets, USP, 7.5 mg, 500-count tablets, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810 NDC 13107-001-05
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; cases labelled Mirtazapine 15mg tablets, 500-count bottles, contain 500-count bottles of Mirtazapine 15mg tablets labelled as Mirtazapine 7.5 mg tablets.
- 2019-12-18FDA-DrugAuroMedics Pharma LLCClass IMirtazapine Tablets, USP, 15 mg, 500-count tablets, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810 NDC 13107-031-05
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; cases labelled Mirtazapine 15mg tablets, 500-count bottles, contain 500-count bottles of Mirtazapine 15mg tablets labelled as Mirtazapine 7.5 mg tablets.
- 2019-12-18FDA-DrugOraLabs, IncorporatedClass IIPetroleum jelly (White Petrolatum) USP 100%, packaged in a) 1 oz tube (UPC 1182298884), b) 2.5 oz tube (UPC 1182298541), Distributed by Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Cross contamination with other products: undeclared contaminants of phenol and camphor in petroleum jelly tubes.
- 2019-12-18FDA-DrugSCA Pharmaceuticals, LLCClass IILidocaine HCl 2% 5 mL, Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 755 Rainbow Road Windsor, CT 08695 NDC 70004-0723-09
Presence of Foreign Substance: Foreign material found inside the vial (manufacturer).
- 2019-12-18FDA-DrugGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USAClass IIIClobetasol Propionate Foam (Emulsion Formulation), 0.05% a) 50 g pack (NDC 68462-625-27) and b) 100 g pack (NDC 68462-625-94), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited Plot No. B-25, MIDC, Shendra Aurangabad, Maharashtra -431210, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430
Defective delivery system; product is not foaming or is coming out as liquid.
- 2019-12-18FDA-DrugGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USAClass IIIClobetasol Propionate Foam, 0.05%, a) 50 g pack (NDC 68462-608-27) and b) 100 g pack (NDC 68462-608-94), Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Plot No.: B-25, MIDC, Shendra Aurangabad - 431210, Maharashtra, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticas Inc. USA Mahwah, NJ 07430
Defective delivery system; product is not foaming or is coming out as liquid.
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