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.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIAmlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg, (a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0093-7960-56) & 90-count bottles (NDC 0093-7690-98), RX Only, Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454.
CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed presence of an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) in product.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIAmlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg, (a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0093-7810-56) & 90-count bottles (NDC 0093-7810-98), RX Only, Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454.
CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed presence of an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) in product.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIAmlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg, (a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0093-7807-56) & 90-count bottles (NDC 0093-7807-98), RX Only, Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454.
CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed presence of an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) in product.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIAmlodipine and Valsartan Tablets 10 mg/320 mg (a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0093-7693-56) & 90-count bottles (NDC 0093-7693-98), RX Only, Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454.
CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed presence of an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) in product.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIAmlodipine and Valsartan Tablets 5 mg/320 mg, (a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0093-7692-56) & 90-count bottles (NDC 0093-7692-98), RX Only, Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454.
CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed presence of an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) in product.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIAmlodipine and Valsartan Tablets 10 mg/160 mg, (a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0093-7961-56) & 90-count bottles (NDC 0093-7691-98), RX Only, Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454.
CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed presence of an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) in product.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIAmlodipine and Valsartan Tablets 5 mg/160 mg, (a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0093-7690-56) & 90-count bottles (NDC 0093-7690-98), RX Only, Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454.
CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed presence of an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) in product.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugWestminster Pharmaceuticals LlcClass IIWestminster Irbesartan Tablets, USP 300 mg Rx Only Manufactured by: ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11788 Manufactured for: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Olive Branch, MS 38654 a) 30 count bottle NDC 69367-121-01; b) 90 count bottle NDC 69367-121-03
CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed traces of NDEA impurity in specific lots of Irbesartan.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugWestminster Pharmaceuticals LlcClass IIWestminster Irbesartan Tablets, USP 150 mg Rx Only Manufactured by: ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11788 Manufactured for: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Olive Branch, MS 38654 a) 30 count bottle NDC 69367-120-01; b) 90 count bottle NDC 69367-120-03
CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed traces of NDEA impurity in specific lots of Irbesartan.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugWestminster Pharmaceuticals LlcClass IIWestminster Irbesartan Tablets, USP 75 mg Rx Only Manufactured by: ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11788 Manufactured for: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Olive Branch, MS 38654 a) 30 count bottle NDC 69367-119-01; b) 90 count bottle NDC 69367-119-03
CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed traces of NDEA impurity in specific lots of Irbesartan.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugLGM Pharma LLCClass IIThyroid Powder, USP, 25kg/drum, Rx Only, Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical Co., LTD. NDC: 070870-1701-1
CGMP Deviations: Thyroid Powder has inconsistent levels of the active ingredients levothyroxine and liothyronine.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugQuVa Pharma, Inc.Class IIINorepinephrine 8 mg (32 mcg/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 250 mL Bag, Rx only, Compounded by: QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478. Product Code 70092-9035-05
Incorrect excipient: Product was compounded in 250 mL 5% Dextrose instead of 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugDr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.Class IIClopidogrel Tablets, USP, 300 mg, 30 (5 x 6 unit-dose) count blister pack, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Srikakulam - 532 409, India, NDC 55111-671-31
Failed dissolution specification -Two additional lots being recalled due to Out-of-Specification results observed for dissolution at 18th month stability testing.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugCAO Group, Inc.Class IIFastStat Topical Hemostat Introductory Kit, 10% Ferric Sulfate 10%, Rx Only, 3-3cc preloaded syringes. CAO GROUP, INC, 4628 West Skyhawk Drive West Jordan, UT 84084. NDC 1406001003
cGMP violations noted during the firm's most recent inspection.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugCAO Group, Inc.Class IIBeeGentle Honey Flavored Topical Anesthetic, Active ingredient Benzocaine 20%. Packaged in: a) Introductory Kit. Net Qty 3-3cc preloaded syringes. . NDC# 1406000203 UPC 8 72320 00074 5 b) Bulk Kit Net Qty 30mL, NDC# 1406000202, UPC 8 72320 00076 9. Manufactured by CAO (China) Medical Equipment Co. Ltd. for CAO Group, Inc. 4628 West Skyhawk Drive, West Jordan, UT 84084
cGMP violations noted during the firm's most recent inspection.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugCAO Group, Inc.Class IISHEER DesenZ Desensitizing Treatment, Rx Only, Potassium Nitrate 12mg per film. CAO GROUP, INC, 4628 West Skyhawk Drive West Jordan, UT 84084. UPC: 8 72320 00072 1 NDC 1406000304
cGMP violations noted during the firm's most recent inspection.
- 2018-12-19FDA-DrugCAO Group, Inc.Class IIfas.TRACT Coagulative Hemostatic Gel, 10% Ferric Sulfate Kit, Rx Only, (3) 3cc Preloaded Syringes/ (50) Scrub Tips. Distributed by: Benco Dental, 295 Center Point Blvd., Pittston, PA 18640. NDC: 14060-01105
cGMP violations noted during the firm's most recent inspection.
- 2018-12-12FDA-DrugFresenius Kabi USA, LLCClass ISODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP, 0.9%, 20 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in a 25-unit tray, Rx Only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC Schaumburg, IL 60173. NDC 63323-186-20, Product code 918620
Labeling Not Elsewhere Classified: Fresenius Kabi is taking this action due to an incorrect statement on the product insert for product codes 918610 and 918620 indicating that the stoppers do not contain natural rubber latex. The tray label for these two product codes and the vial label for product code 918620 also incorrectly state that the stoppers do not contain latex. The above listed product codes and batches being recalled have stoppers containing natural rubber latex.
- 2018-12-12FDA-DrugFresenius Kabi USA, LLCClass ISODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP, 0.9%, 10 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in a 25-unit tray, Rx Only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC Schaumburg, IL 60173. NDC 63323-186-10 Product code 918610
Labeling Not Elsewhere Classified: Fresenius Kabi is taking this action due to an incorrect statement on the product insert for product codes 918610 and 918620 indicating that the stoppers do not contain natural rubber latex. The tray label for these two product codes and the vial label for product code 918620 also incorrectly state that the stoppers do not contain latex. The above listed product codes and batches being recalled have stoppers containing natural rubber latex.
- 2018-12-12FDA-DrugAurobindo Pharma USA Inc.Class IIIAmlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, 5 mg/40 mg, Rx only, 30-count bottle, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 0852 Made in India, NDC 65862-855-30
Discoloration: This product is being recalled due to a confirmed pharmacist report that tablets from this lot were a pink color instead of cream (peach).
- 2018-12-05FDA-DrugAkorn, Inc.Class IIIClindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% (10 mg/mL clindamycin), 60 pledget applicators per jar, Rx only. Manufactured by Ei LLC 2865 N. Cannon Blvd. Kannapolis, NC 18083. NDC# 61748-0201-60
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; out of specification results observed for other individual impurities
- 2018-12-05FDA-DrugSandoz, IncClass IISandoz Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100 mg/25 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Finished Drug Product Manufactured by: Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d. SI-1526 Ljubljana,Sovenia for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-5207-10.
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
- 2018-12-05FDA-DrugAscend Laboratories LLCClass IIQuetiapine Tablets USP 400 mg, 100 tablet bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013, India. Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 --- NDC 67877-248-01, UPC code: 3 67877-248-01 1
Presence of Foreign Substance; metal shard found in tablet
- 2018-12-05FDA-DrugAVKARE Inc.Class IIGerm Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam (benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) 7.5fl.oz./222mL refill bags, AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 www.avkare.com, NDC 5026835427, UPC 3 50268 35408
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in product
- 2018-12-05FDA-DrugRemedyRepack Inc.Class IIINitrofurantoin Monohydrate/Macrocrystals capsules,100 mg, packaged in HDPE 60 cc bottles, Rx only, MFG: Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack, Indiana, PA, Original NDC 00185-0122-01Repackaged NDC 70518-1087-00, 14 capsules in HDPE 60 cc bottles in cardboard trays & HDPE 60 cc bottles in plastic bags, Repackaged NDC 70518-1087-01, 10 capsules in HDPE 60 cc bottles in cardboard trays.
Cross contamination with other products: Product is being recalled due to the potential presence of unrelated ingredients (Benazepril, Haloperidol and Perphenazine).
- 2018-12-05FDA-DrugALLERGANClass IIINFed (Iron Dextran Injection USP) 100 mg elemental iron/2 mL (50 mg/mL), Rx only, packaged in 2 mL Sterile Single Dose Vial, Mfd by Patheon Italia S.p.A. Ferentino, Italy NDC 52544-931-07
Failed Stability Specification: out of specification for iron content.
- 2018-11-28FDA-DrugDr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.Class IIClopidogrel Tablets, USP, 300 mg, 30 (5 x 6 unit-dose) count blister pack, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Srikakulam - 532 409, India, NDC 55111-671-31
Failed Dissolution Specification: Out-of-Specification results were observed for dissolution at 18th month stability testing.
- 2018-11-28FDA-DrugEcolab IncClass IIMedi-Stat Foam, Antimicrobial Hand Soap, Chloroxylenol 0.5%, 1250 mL (42.3 fl oz), OTC, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102, NDC 47593-503-59
Labeling: Label mix-up - the label on the product may not match the formula in the bottle.
- 2018-11-28FDA-DrugEcolab IncClass IIEqui-Soft Foam, Antimicrobial Hand Soap, 0.55% Benzalkonium Chloride, 25 fl oz (750 mL), OTC, Ecolab, 370 Wabasha Street N, St. Paul, MN 55102, NDC 47593-521-41
Labeling: Label mix-up - the label on the product may not match the formula in the bottle.
- 2018-11-28FDA-DrugAMERICAN HEALTH PACKAGINGClass IIINitrofurantoin Capsules USP (Monohydrate/Macrocrystals), 100 mg, 100-count Unit Dose Blisters, Rx only, Amerisource Health Services DBA American Health Packaging, 2550-A John Glenn Avenue Columbus, OH 43217, NDC 68084-446-01 (Individual Dose NDC: 68064-446-11)
Cross contamination with other products: This sub-recall is being initiated in support of the recall by the manufacturer (Sandoz) dated 11/1/18, which included lots that were repackaged by American Health Packaging. Sandoz stated that "These lots are being recalled due to the potential presence of unrelated ingredients (i.e. traces of active ingredients of Benazepril, Haloperidol and Perphenazine), which were identified through a manufacturing investigation."
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