Drug and pharmaceutical recalls
17747 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for prescription drugs, OTC medications, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. Sourced from the FDA and translated into plain English.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugReckitt Benckiser LLCClass IIMucinex Fast Max DM Max, Maximum Strength, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-019-66, UPC 63824-01966-9, UPC 63824-52622-5
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugReckitt Benckiser LLCClass IMucinex Fast Max Day Time Severe Congestion & Cough Night Time Cold & Flu, Maximum Strength, Two - 6 fl oz (180 mL) bottles Total - 12 fl oz (360 mL), For Ages 12+, Dist. by Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224, Made in India, NDC 63824-528-22-01, NDC 63824-528-22-00, UPC 63824-52822-9
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugReckitt Benckiser LLCClass IMucinex Fast Max Severe Congestion & Cough, Maximum Strength, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Age 12+, Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224, Made in India, NDC 63824-014-66, UPC 6382401465-4
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugReckitt Benckiser LLCClass IMucinex Fast Max Day Time Severe Cold and Fast-Max Night Time Cold & Flu Two - 6 fl oz (180 mL) bottles Total -12 fl oz (360 mL), For Age 12+, Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-526-22
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugReckitt Benckiser LLCClass IMucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-016-66, UPC 63824-01665-8
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugReckitt Benckiser LLCClass IMucinex Fast Max Night Time Cold & Flu, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Diphenhydramine HCl Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz. (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-500-66, UPC 63824-50066-09
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugReckitt Benckiser LLCClass IMucinex Fast Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, , Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-015-66, UPC 63824-01565-1
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result certain safety warnings associated with those ingredients may also be missing.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugGlaxoSmithKline, LLC.Class IIMupirocin Calcium Cream, 2%, a) 15g tube (NDC 66993-942-15),b) 30g tube (NDC 66993-942-31), Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmithKline PO Box 1217 Zebulon, NC 27597-1217.
Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugGlaxoSmithKline, LLC.Class IIBactroban Cream (mupirocin calcium), 2%, a) 15g tube ( NDC 0029-1527-22), b) 30g tube (NDC 0029-1527-25), Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmithKline PO Box 1217 Zebulon, NC 27597-1217.
Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugGlaxoSmithKline, LLC.Class IIBactroban Ointment (mupirocin calcium), 2% 22g tube ,Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmithKline PO Box 1217 Zebulon, NC 27597-1217. NDC 0029-1525-44
Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugGlaxoSmithKline, LLC.Class IIBactroban (mupirocin calcium) Nasal Ointment, 2% 1g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmithKline PO Box 1217 Zebulon, NC 27597-1217. NDC 0029-1526-11
Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugPharmedium Services, LLCClass IEPINEPHrine HCl 4 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (16 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 mL bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Service Code 2K6119, NDC# 61553-119-61.
Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm produced products using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP which were subsequently recalled by the manufacturer due to the presence of particulate matter.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugPharmedium Services, LLCClass IHEPARIN Sodium Injection USP 25,000 USP Units added to 250 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP (100 units per mL), packaged in 250 mL bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Service Code 2K0419, NDC# 61553-419-02.
Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm produced products using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP which were subsequently recalled by the manufacturer due to the presence of particulate matter.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugPharmedium Services, LLCClass IEPINEPHrine HCl 16 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (64 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 mL bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Service Code 2K6618, NDC# 61553-618-61.
Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm produced products using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP which were subsequently recalled by the manufacturer due to the presence of particulate matter.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugPharmedium Services, LLCClass IHEPARIN Sodium Injection USP, 12,500 USP Units added to 250 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP (50 units per mL), packaged in 250 mL bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Service Code 2K0418, NDC# 61553-418-02.
Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm produced products using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP which were subsequently recalled by the manufacturer due to the presence of particulate matter.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugPharmedium Services, LLCClass IEPINEPHrine HCl 1 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (4 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 mL bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Service Code 2K6244, NDC# 61553-244-61.
Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm produced products using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP which were subsequently recalled by the manufacturer due to the presence of particulate matter.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugPharmedium Services, LLCClass IoxyTOCIN 15 Units added to 250 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP, packaged in 250 mL bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Service Code 2K2677, NDC# 61553-777-02.
Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm produced products using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP which were subsequently recalled by the manufacturer due to the presence of particulate matter.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugUnichem Pharmaceuticals Usa IncClass IIHydrochlorothiazide Tablet USP 25 mg,1000- count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: UNICHEM LABORATORIES LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa 403 511, India Marketed by: UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS (USA), INC. Rochelle Park, NJ 07662, NDC 29300-128-10
Presence of Foreign Tablet: A pharmacist found a clopidogrel tablet in the 1000-count bottle of hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablets.
- 2015-09-02FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IADRUCIL (fluorouracil injection, USP), 5 g/100 mL (50 mg/mL) glass vials, 5 x 100 ml vials per carton, manufactured by Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA. NDC 073-3019-11 (individual vial), NDC 0703-3019-12 (carton of five).
Presence of Particulate Matter: silcone rubber and fluorouracil crystals found floating in solution
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugVintage Pharmaceuticals LLC, DBA Qualitest PharmaceuticalsClass IIIAMPICILLIN CAPSULES, USP, 250 mg, 500 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: DAVA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Fort Lee, NJ, By: Suir Pharma Ireland Ltd., Clonmel, Ireland, NDC: 67253-180-50
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Package Insert: Product is labeled with unapproved labeling.
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugBausch & Lomb, Inc.Class IIBromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.09%, 1.7 mL Bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Tampa, FL 33637. NDC: 24208-439-01.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Failed preservative effectiveness testing.
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugUcb, IncClass IIunivasc (moexipril HCl) tablets, 7.5 mg, 100 Ct Bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured for UCB, Inc., Smyrna, GA 30080. NDC: 0091-3707-01.
Failed Dissolution Testing: Failed 24 month dissolution testing.
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugWockhardt Usa Inc.Class IILisinopril Tablets USP, 20 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India; Distributed by: Wockhardt USA LLC, 20 Waterview Blvd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA, UPC 3 64679 94106 5, NDC 64679-941-06.
CGMP Deviations: An FDA inspection identified inadequate investigations of past market complaints.
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugWockhardt Usa Inc.Class IILisinopril Tablets USP, 5 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India; Distributed by: Wockhardt USA LLC, 20 Waterview Blvd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA, UPC 3 64679 92806 6, NDC 64679-928-06.
CGMP Deviations: An FDA inspection identified inadequate investigations of past market complaints.
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugSun Pharma Global FzeClass IIIbuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-¿release Tablets USP (SR), 200 mg, Twice-A-Day, Rx Only, 60 count Bottle, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured By: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol Baroda Highway, Halol 389 350, Gujarat, India, NDC 47335-738-86
Failed Dissolution Specification: During analysis of the 18 month long term stability testing, it was noticed that the drug release results at the 4 hour time point are not meeting specifications.
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugBaxter Healthcare Corp.Class I0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 50 mL Single Dose VIAFLEX Container bags, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, Product Code 2B1301, NDC 0338-0049-11.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint for an insect found free floating inside a single bag for each lot recalled.
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugBaxter Healthcare Corp.Class I0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP MINI-BAG Plus Container, 100 mL VIAFLEX Single Dose Container bags, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, Product Code 2B0043, NDC 0338-0553-18.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint for an insect found free floating inside a single bag for each lot recalled.
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugMylan Institutional LLCClass IGemcitabine for Injection, USP, 1 g*/vial, Lyophilized powder in a Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Rockford, IL 61103, Made in India, NDC 67457-462-01, UPC 3 67457 46201 1.
Presence of Particulate Matter
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugMylan Institutional LLCClass IGemcitabine for Injection, USP, 2 g*/vial, Lyophilized powder in a Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Rockford, IL 61103, Made in India, NDC 67457-463-02, UPC 3 67457 46302 5.
Presence of Particulate Matter
- 2015-08-26FDA-DrugMylan Institutional LLCClass IGemcitabine for Injection, USP, 200 mg*/vial, Lyophilized powder in a Single-Use Vial, Rx only, labeled as a) Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Rockford, IL 61103, Made in India, NDC 67457-464-20, UPC 3 67457 46420 6; and b) Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, New York, NY 10017, Made in India, NDC 0069-3857-10, UPC 3 00693 85710 4.
Presence of Particulate Matter
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