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.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IIILovastatin Tablets USP, 40 mg, packaged in a) 60-count (NDC 68180-469-07 and b) 100-count (NDC 68180-469-01) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa 403 722 INDIA.
CGMP Deviations: Finished product made with lovastatin drug substance that was out of specification for individual impurity results.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugPerrigo New York, Inc.Class IIICiclopirox shampoo 1%,120 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By Perrigo Bronx, NY 10457 Distributed by Perrigo Allegan, MI 49010, 45802-401-09
Failed Degradation/Impurities Specifications: Out of specification related substance results during stability testing.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugAkorn IncClass IIMoisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.25% Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, 0.5 Fl OZ (15mL) Distributed by: Walgreen Co, 200 Wilmont Rd Deerfield IL 60015 NDC 00363-9651-01.
Failed Stability Specification: out of specification results for Sodium Perborate
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugMariposa Labs LLCClass IItubby todd Bath Co, 100% NATURAL DREAM CREAM, Shea Butter and Mint, 3.5 FL OZ 99G, Distributed by: Tubby Todd Bath Co. Vista, CA 920, (619) 894-6560.
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint and subsequent testing found lot to be out of specification for mold.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugICU Medical IncClass II0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 1000 mL flexible container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-7983-09
CGMP Deviations
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugUS Compounding IncClass IIEphedrine Sulfate, 50 mg/10 mL, 10 mL Single Use Syringe, Rx only, US Compounding Pharmacy 1270 Don's Lane Conway, AR 800-718-3588, Barcode: 62295308407
Lack of assurance of sterility.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugDr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.Class IIDivalproex Sodium Extended-release Tablets, USP 250 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Mfd.By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachupally - 500 090 India NDC 55111-533-01
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification results observed for high dissolution.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugMylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IIIDiltiazem HCl Extended-Release Capsules, USP 180mg, Packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 0378-5280-01), and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-5280-05), Rx only, Manufactured by: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV, 26505
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out of specification results obtained during routine stability testing
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugTorrent Pharma Inc.Class IILOSARTAN POTASSIUM and HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP 50 mg/12.5 mg, a) 90-count bottle (NDC: 13668-116-90), b) 1000-count bottle (NDC: 13668-116-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugTorrent Pharma Inc.Class IILOSARTAN POTASSIUM and HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP, 100 mg/12.5 mg, a) 90-count bottle (NDC: 13668-117-90), b) 1000-count bottle (NDC: 13668-117-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugTorrent Pharma Inc.Class IILOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP, 25 mg, 90-count bottle (NDC: 13668-113-90), Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugTorrent Pharma Inc.Class IILOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP, 50 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC: 13668-409-30), b) 90-count bottle (NDC: 13668-409-90), c) 1000-count bottle (NDC: 13668-409-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugTorrent Pharma Inc.Class IILOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP, 100 mg, a) 30-count (NDC: 13668-115-30), b) 90-count (NDC: 13668-115-90), c) 1000-count (NDC: 13668-115-10) per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugAdvanced Pharma Inc.Class IIIOxytocin 30 Units added to NS 500 mL (oxytocin and 0.9% Sodium Chloride) Injectable Solution, Approximately 503 mL Sterile single use bag, Rx only, Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 42852-706-50.
Superpotent Drug: product may contain concentrations of oxytocin higher than what is represented on the label.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugAdvanced Pharma Inc.Class IIIOxytocin 20 Units added to NS 1000 mL (oxytocin and 0.9% Sodium Chloride) Injectable Solution, Approximately 1002 mL Sterile single use bag, Rx only, Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 42852-703-99.
Superpotent Drug: product may contain concentrations of oxytocin higher than what is represented on the label.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugAdvanced Pharma Inc.Class IIIOxytocin 10 Units added to NS 1000 mL (oxytocin and 0.9% Sodium Chloride) Injectable Solution, Approximately 1001 mL Sterile single use bag, Rx only, Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 42852-730-99.
Superpotent Drug: product may contain concentrations of oxytocin higher than what is represented on the label.
- 2019-02-27FDA-DrugAdvanced Pharma Inc.Class IIFentanyl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride QS 0.5 mL, 5 mcg/0.5 mL with up to 0.1 mL of overfill Injectable Solution, Sterile single use syringe, Rx only, Avella of Houston 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-210-72
Labeling: Incorrect expiration date.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugAvella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38Class IIMAGnesium 2 gm sulfate, added to NS 50 mL, Sterile single use bag, 54 mL, Compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416 N 19 th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-907-05.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date:The product labels contain a Two-Dimensional ( 2D ) barcode that, when scanned, reveals information specific to the batch of the labeled product, including Expiration Date. The expiration date included within these 2D barcodes is incorrect and does not match the correct expiration date listed on the face of the label itself.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugAvella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38Class IIMAGnesium 2gm sulfate, added to D5W 50 mL, Volume: 54 mL, Sterile single use bag, Compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416 N 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-902-05.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date:The product labels contain a Two-Dimensional ( 2D ) barcode that, when scanned, reveals information specific to the batch of the labeled product, including Expiration Date. The expiration date included within these 2D barcodes is incorrect and does not match the correct expiration date listed on the face of the label itself.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugAvella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38Class IIMAGnesium 1gm sulfate, added to D5W 50 mL, Volume 52 mL, sterile single use bag, Compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416 N 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-901-05.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date:The product labels contain a Two-Dimensional ( 2D ) barcode that, when scanned, reveals information specific to the batch of the labeled product, including Expiration Date. The expiration date included within these 2D barcodes is incorrect and does not match the correct expiration date listed on the face of the label itself.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugAvella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38Class IILabetalol 20mg, HCL, USP Injectable Solution, 20mg/4mL (5 mg per mL), 4mL single use syringe. Repackaged by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416 N 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-822-71.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date:The product labels contain a Two-Dimensional ( 2D ) barcode that, when scanned, reveals information specific to the batch of the labeled product, including Expiration Date. The expiration date included within these 2D barcodes is incorrect and does not match the correct expiration date listed on the face of the label itself.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugDr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.Class IIIEsomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 40mg*, a) 90-count bottle (NDC 43598-510-90) b) 1000 count bottle (NDC 43598-510-10), Rx only, Mfd By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachupally - 500 090 INDIA.
Discoloration: Esomeprazole Magnesium DR Capsules (40mg) may contain brown pellets.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugTris Pharma Inc.Class IIInfants' Ibuprofen, Concentrated Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Dye Free, Non-staining Berry Flavor, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39961 3, NDC 50428-1252-4.
Superpotent Drug: recalled lots may have higher concentration of ibuprofen than amount labeled.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugTris Pharma Inc.Class IIinfants* IBUPROFEN, Concentrated Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Dye-Free Berry Flavor, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-125-24.
Superpotent Drug: recalled lots may have higher concentration of ibuprofen than amount labeled.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugTris Pharma Inc.Class IIInfants' Ibuprofen, Concentrated Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Dye Free, Non-staining Berry Flavor, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39338 3, NDC 59779-925-23.
Superpotent Drug: recalled lots may have higher concentration of ibuprofen than amount labeled.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugOxalis LabsClass IIIClobetasol Propionate Topical Solution USP, 0.05% w/w, 50 mL bottle, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd Al Oxalis Labs Baddi Himachal Pradesh INDIA, UPC Code 33342032186 ---- NDC 33342-321-86
Defective Container; complaints of leakage.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugValeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLCClass IIIDiltiazem HCl CD capsules, 360 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7 Canada; NDC 68682-521-01.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugValeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLCClass IIICardizem CD (diltiazem HCl) capsules, 300 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0187-0798-30); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 0187-0798-42), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7, Canada.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugValeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLCClass IIICardizem CD (diltiazem HCl) capsules, 240 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0187-0797-30); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 0187-0797-42), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7, Canada.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.
- 2019-02-20FDA-DrugValeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLCClass IIICardizem CD (diltiazem HCl) capsules, 180 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0187-0796-30); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 0187-0796-42), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7, Canada.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.
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