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.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugNatures Pharmacy & Compounding CenterClass IIDexamethosone/Tobramycin pf 0.1%/0.3% ophthalmic
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugNatures Pharmacy & Compounding CenterClass IIDexamethasone (pf) 0.05 % opth.
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugNatures Pharmacy & Compounding CenterClass IICyano B-12 (Cmpd) 1000mcg/ml
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugNatures Pharmacy & Compounding CenterClass IICyano B-12 p-f 1000mcg/ml
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugNatures Pharmacy & Compounding CenterClass IICyanocobalamin 100mcg/ml injection
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugNatures Pharmacy & Compounding CenterClass IIBleomycin Sulfate 1unit/ml
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugNatures Pharmacy & Compounding CenterClass IIBladder Instillation
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugNatures Pharmacy & Compounding CenterClass IIAMP/M-B12/Pyridox/Methionine Inositol
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugNatures Pharmacy & Compounding CenterClass IIAcetylcysteine 10% ophthalmic
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugNatures Pharmacy & Compounding CenterClass IILidocaine 4% Urethral Gel
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugAaron Industries IncClass IIITussin CF Adult Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold liquid (dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, guaifenesin 200 mg, phenylephrine HCl 5 mg) per 5 mL, 8 FL OZ (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-229-08, UPC 6 81131 03884 3.
Presence of Precipitate: Recall is due to complaints of a white substance, confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient in the product which is precipitating out.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugHospira Inc.Class II0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 1000 mL Flexible Container, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7983-09
Lack of Assurance of Sterility:Solution leaking through the port cover of the primary container, which was identified during a retain sample visual inspection.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IITeva Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 25 mg, 100- count bottle, Rx Only,Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Sellersville, PA. NDC 0555-0323-02.
CGMP Deviations: Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 25 mg were manufactured using an unapproved material: API was incorrectly released for use in manufacturing.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IITeva Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Asparate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets, CII, 10 mg (mixed salts) , 100 count-bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Sellersville, PA. NDC 0555-0972-02.
CGMP Deviations: Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Asparate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets, CII, 10 mg were manufactured using unapproved material: the finished product was not properly quarantined as rejected due to inadequate cleaning of equipment.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IITeva Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100- count bottle,Rx only, Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA. NDC 0555-0324-02
CGMP Deviations: Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 100 mg were manufactured using an unapproved material: API was incorrectly released for use in manufacturing.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IITeva Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 400 mg, 100- count bottle, Rx Only,Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Sellersville, PA., NDC 0555-0923-02.
CGMP Deviations: Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 400 mg were manufactured using unapproved material: the incorrect gelatin excipient than specified in the product formulation.
- 2014-03-12FDA-DrugActavis Elizabeth LLCClass IIAlprazolam Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 3 mg, 60-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Elizabeth LLC, 200 Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07207, NDC 0228-3086-06, UPC 3 0228-3086-06 2.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Product did not meet specification requirements for dissolution.
- 2014-03-05FDA-DrugGilead Sciences, Inc.Class IIIAtripla (efavirenz 600 mg/ emtricitabine 200 mg/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) Tablets, 30 Tablet Bottles, Rx only. Manufactured for: Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC, Foster City, CA 94404. Made in Ireland. NDC 15584-0101-1. Manufactured for: Bristol-Myers-Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC, Foster City, CA 94404 Made in Ireland
Presence of Foreign Substance: Red Silicone Rubber Particulates are Present in Drug.
- 2014-03-05FDA-DrugCaraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.Class IIMetformin HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Rx only, 500 count bottles, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Inc. Ltd, Andheri (East) Mumbai-400 059, India, Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd, Detroit, MI --- NDC 62756-142-02
Presence of Foreign Tablet; customer complaint of some tablets of Gabapentin found in a bottle of Metformin HCl ER
- 2014-03-05FDA-DrugActavisClass IIIGelnique (oxybutynin chloride) Gel 10%, 100 mg in 1 g sachet, for topical use only. Physician sample in clamshell container with seven heat-sealed sachets. Rx Only. Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc, Corona, CA, 92890. NDC: 52544-084-77.
Subpotent Drug: Drug potency was compromised during shipment.
- 2014-03-05FDA-DrugActavis Elizabeth LLCClass IIClonazepam Tablets, USP 2 mg 100 tablets Manufactured by: Actavis Elizabeth LLC 200 Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 0737 USA NDC 0228-3005-11 packaged in White/Round HDPE 75 CC with white/round plastic 33 mm CRC closure shipped in corrugated 75 cc carton (24 bottles/carton)
Subpotent Drug: During routine stability testing one tablet was found with tablet weight below specification.
- 2014-03-05FDA-DrugRanbaxy Inc.Class IIAtorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10 mg, 90-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA; by: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., New Delhi -110 019, India; NDC 63304-827-90
Presence of Foreign Tablets: A product complaint was received by a pharmacist who discovered an Atorvastatin 20 mg tablet inside a sealed bottle of 90-count Atorvastatin 10 mg.
- 2014-02-19FDA-DrugActavis IncClass IITrelstar (triptorelin pamoate) for Injectable Suspension Single-Dose Vial (NDC 52544-154-02) plus MIXJECT Single-Dose Delivery System containing 2 mL Sterile Water for Injection, USP per carton (NDC 52544-188-76), 11.25 mg, Rx Only, Dist. By: Watson Pharma, Inc., Morristown, NJ 07962, Mfd. by: Debio RP, CH-1920 Martigny, Switzerland.
Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength: Trelstar 11.25 mg labeled carton/kit contained a vial labeled as 3.75 mg instead of a vial being labeled as 11.25mg.
- 2014-02-19FDA-DrugMylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IILevothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 200 mcg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505, NDC 0378-1819-01
Subpotent Drug: Assay results obtained during stability testing for Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP were below specification.
- 2014-02-19FDA-DrugBracco Diagnostics IncClass IIIVoLumen Barium Sulfate Suspension (0.1 % w/v, 0.1 ww/w), 450 mL bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc. a subsidiary or E-Z-EM, Inc. Lake Success, NY 11042. NDC 32909-945-03.
Failed Stability Testing: This product is below specification for preservative content.
- 2014-02-19FDA-DrugWatson Laboratories, Inc.-(Actavis) - FloridaClass IIDiclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg/0.2 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-0398-60, UPC 3 05910 39860 6.
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Split tablets were found in the 12-month stability samples.
- 2014-02-19FDA-DrugCaraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd.Class IIOxcarbazepine Tablets, 300 mg, 100 tablet bottles, Rx Only. Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., 1150 Elijiah McCoy Drive, Detroit, MI, 48202. Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Acme Plaza, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 059, India. NDC 62756-184-88, Rx only, 100 Tablets; Pharmacist: Dispense the Medication Guide provided separately to each patient. Each film-coated tablet contains 300 mg oxcarbazepine, USP, Usual Dosage: See package inse
Failed Tablet Specifications: Broken Tablets Present.
- 2014-02-12FDA-DrugDr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.Class IIDr. Reddy's Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets USP, 50 mg 100 tablets Rx Only Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachepalli -500 090 INDIA NDC 55111-467-01
Failed Dissolution Specification; 12-Month stability interval.
- 2014-02-12FDA-DrugCorepharma LLCClass IIPyridostigmine Bromide Tablets USP, 60 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Corepharma, LLC Middlesex, NJ 08846, NDC 64720-128-10
Failed Dissolution Specification: Corepharma Inc. is recalling Pyridostigmine Bromide Tablets USP 60 mg due to an out of specification dissolution test generated at the 30 month stability time point.
- 2014-02-12FDA-DrugFaria Limited LLC dba Sheffield PharmaceuticalsClass IIDollar General Triple Antibiotic Ointment; NET WT 1 OZ (28 g), OTC, DISTRIBUTED BY DOLGENCORP LLC, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Elevated counts of gram positive rods were found during environmental testing
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