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.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugSpecialty Medicine Compounding PharmacyClass IIDEXAMETHASONE NAPO4* PF 4MG/ML SOLUTION, all sizes, Rx only, Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, 350 S Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: All unexpired sterile compounded human and veterinary products are being recalled because they were compounded in the same environment and under the same practices as another product found to be non-sterile and therefore sterility cannot be assured.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugSpecialty Medicine Compounding PharmacyClass IICYCLOPENTOLATE HCL* (FOR COMPOUNDING) 2% OPHTHALMIC, Rx only, Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, 350 S Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: All unexpired sterile compounded human and veterinary products are being recalled because they were compounded in the same environment and under the same practices as another product found to be non-sterile and therefore sterility cannot be assured.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugSpecialty Medicine Compounding PharmacyClass IICyanocobalamin, 1000 mcg/ml; injectable, all sizes, Rx only, Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, 350 S Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: All unexpired sterile compounded human and veterinary products are being recalled because they were compounded in the same environment and under the same practices as another product found to be non-sterile and therefore sterility cannot be assured.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugSpecialty Medicine Compounding PharmacyClass IICombo Eye Gel, HF COMBO EYE GEL* (cyclopentolate 2%, tropicamide 1%, diclofenac sodium 0.1%, ciprofloxacin 0.3%, phenylephrine 10%, lidocaine jelly 2%), Rx only, Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, 350 S Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: All unexpired sterile compounded human and veterinary products are being recalled because they were compounded in the same environment and under the same practices as another product found to be non-sterile and therefore sterility cannot be assured.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugSpecialty Medicine Compounding PharmacyClass IICeftazidime, 22.5 mg/ml (ophthalmic), Rx only, Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, 350 S Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: All unexpired sterile compounded human and veterinary products are being recalled because they were compounded in the same environment and under the same practices as another product found to be non-sterile and therefore sterility cannot be assured.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugSpecialty Medicine Compounding PharmacyClass IIBevacizumab, (repackaged) in a) 0.11 mL and b) 0.06 mL, Rx only, Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, 350 S Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: All unexpired sterile compounded human and veterinary products are being recalled because they were compounded in the same environment and under the same practices as another product found to be non-sterile and therefore sterility cannot be assured.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugSpecialty Medicine Compounding PharmacyClass IIAluminum Potassium Sulfate Sterile powder, Rx only, Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, 350 S Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: All unexpired sterile compounded human and veterinary products are being recalled because they were compounded in the same environment and under the same practices as another product found to be non-sterile and therefore sterility cannot be assured.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugSpecialty Medicine Compounding PharmacyClass IIAcetylcysteine (PF) 20 % Opthalmic, Rx only, Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, 350 S Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: All unexpired sterile compounded human and veterinary products are being recalled because they were compounded in the same environment and under the same practices as another product found to be non-sterile and therefore sterility cannot be assured.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IIQuinapril Tablets USP, 10 mg, 90 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202 United States Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Goa 403 722 INDIA, NDC 68180-557-09
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: During stability testing an unknown impurity was found to be above the specification limit at 36 month test interval
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Class IIQuinapril Tablets USP, 5 mg, 90 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202 United States Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Goa 403 722 INDIA, NDC 68180-556-09
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: During stability testing an unknown impurity was found to be above the specification limit at 36 month test interval
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugB. Braun Medical IncClass II0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 1000 mL. Rx only, Manufactured by B. Braun Medical Inc, 2525 McGaw Ave, Irvine, CA 92614. NDC 0264-7802-00.
Labeling: Wrong Bar Code; Bar code scans as 0.15% Potassium Chloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (20 mEq K/liter).
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugBetachem, Inc.Class IIMetformin Hydrochloride USP, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient for manufacturing, processing or re-packing use only, 25 kg drum, Rx only, Manufactured by: Smruthi Organics Limited, Plot No.: A-27 M.I.D.C., Chincholi, Taq.: Mohol, Solapur-413 255. Maharashtra, India; NDC No. 10828-002-06, Cas No: 1115-70-4
CGMP Deviations: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient was not manufactured according to current good manufacturing practices.
- 2014-01-15FDA-DrugCompounding Centre At Blue RidgeClass IIPapaverine/Phentolamine 30 mg/mL/2.0 mg/mL Inj, 5 mL units Rx Only, The Compounding Center at Blue Ridge, 2601 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy within expiry are subject to this recall. This recall is initiated due to concerns associated with quality control procedures observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-01-15FDA-DrugCompounding Centre At Blue RidgeClass IIQuad Mix Injectable, 5 mL, Rx Only, The Compounding Center at Blue Ridge, 2601 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy within expiry are subject to this recall. This recall is initiated due to concerns associated with quality control procedures observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-01-15FDA-DrugCompounding Centre At Blue RidgeClass IISuper Triple Mix Injectable, (aka Dr Lentz Triple Rx Injectable; Dr Kane's Super Triple Rx Injectable; Dr Tortora's Super Triple Rx Injectable), 5 mL vial, Rx Only, The Compounding Center at Blue Ridge, 2601 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy within expiry are subject to this recall. This recall is initiated due to concerns associated with quality control procedures observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-01-15FDA-DrugCompounding Centre At Blue RidgeClass IIPGE 20 mcg/mL Injectable, 10 mL, and PGE 40 mcg/mL, 5 mL, Rx Only, The Compounding Center at Blue Ridge, 2601 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy within expiry are subject to this recall. This recall is initiated due to concerns associated with quality control procedures observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-01-15FDA-DrugCompounding Centre At Blue RidgeClass IITriple Mix Injectable (aka Dr Ungers Triple Rx; Dr Tortora's Triple Rx; Dr Bennett's Triple Rx; Dr Neighbors Triple Rx Injectable; Dr Leatherman's Triple Rx Injectable; Dr Kane's Triple Rx Injectable; Dr Khoudary's Triple Rx Injectable) Rx Only, The Compounding Center at Blue Ridge, 2601 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy within expiry are subject to this recall. This recall is initiated due to concerns associated with quality control procedures observed during a recent FDA inspection.
- 2014-01-15FDA-DrugMutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.Class IIIFenofibric Acid, immediate release tablet, 105 mg, a) 30 count bottle (NDC 53489-678-07), b) 90 count bottle (NDC 53489-678-90), Rx only, Mutual Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA
Labeling: Incorrect instructions; an error in section 5.11 of the patient insert that results in incorrect medical advice. Specifically, the labeling should read "If a severely depressed HDL-C level is detected, fibrate therapy should be withdrawn, and the HDL-C level monitored until it has returned to baseline, and fibrate therapy should not be re-initiated." The labeling for the recalled lots
- 2014-01-15FDA-DrugMutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.Class IIIFenofibric Acid, immediate release tablet, 35 mg, 30 count bottle Rx only, Mutual Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA NDC 53489-677-07
Labeling: Incorrect instructions; an error in section 5.11 of the patient insert that results in incorrect medical advice. Specifically, the labeling should read "If a severely depressed HDL-C level is detected, fibrate therapy should be withdrawn, and the HDL-C level monitored until it has returned to baseline, and fibrate therapy should not be re-initiated." The labeling for the recalled lots
- 2014-01-15FDA-DrugMutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.Class IIIFIBRICOR (fenofibric acid) Tablets, 105 mg, a) 30 count bottle (NDC 13310-102-07), b) 90 count bottle (NDC 13310-102-90), Manufactured for AR SCIENTIFIC, INC, Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA
Labeling: Incorrect instructions; an error in section 5.11 of the patient insert that results in incorrect medical advice. Specifically, the labeling should read "If a severely depressed HDL-C level is detected, fibrate therapy should be withdrawn, and the HDL-C level monitored until it has returned to baseline, and fibrate therapy should not be re-initiated." The labeling for the recalled lots
- 2014-01-15FDA-DrugWatson Laboratories IncClass IICarisoprodol Tablets, USP, CIV, 350 mg, 500 count bottle, Rx only. Manufactured by Watson Pharma Private Ltd, Verna, Salcette, Goa, 403 722 INDIA. Distributed by: Watson Pharma Ltd, Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC 0591-5513-05.
Presence of Foreign Substance; metal particulates were visually observed in the tablets.
- 2014-01-08FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IINiacin Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 90 count bottle, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA, 18960, NDC 0093-7392-98
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: There is a potential for broken tablets.
- 2014-01-08FDA-DrugHospira Inc.Class II0.5% Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine 1:200,000 Inj., 50 mL, Multiple-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC #0409-9046-01.
Lack of assurance of sterility; equipment failure led to potential breach in asceptic process.
- 2014-01-08FDA-DrugQualitest PharmaceuticalsClass IIICetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP) 1 mg/mL, 120 mL and 480 mL bottles, Rx only. Mfg. for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811. NDC 0603-9063-54 (120 mL), NDC 0603-9063-58 (480 mL).
Failed impurities/degradation specifications; out of specification for the known impurity 4-chlorobenzophenone.
- 2014-01-08FDA-DrugSandoz IncClass IIFosinopril Sodium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, 10 mg/12.5 mg, Rx Only, 100 Tablets, Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540 ---NDC 0185-0341-01,
Subpotent; Hydrochlorothiazide at the 9 month time point.
- 2014-01-08FDA-DrugTeva Pharmaceuticals USAClass IIDaunorubicin Hydrochloride Injection, 20 mg/4 mL (5 mg/mL), 4 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx ONLY, For IV Use Only, Manufactured By: Teva parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA NOVAPlus¿¿ labels. NDC 0703-5233-13 (carton), NDC 0703-5233-11 (vial) or NDC 0703-5233-93 (carton), NDC 0703-5233-91 (vial)
Presence of Precipitate; precipitation of drug product
- 2014-01-08FDA-DrugG & W Laboratories IncClass IIIG & W Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream USP 0.025%, a) 15 gm (NDC 0713-0222-15), b) 60 gm (NDC 0713-0222-60 ), Rx Only, Manufactured by: G&W Laboratories, Inc. 111 Coolidge Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications; at the 18 month time point.
- 2014-01-01FDA-DrugPhysicians Total Care, Inc.Class IICarisoprodol IV ( Carisoprodol Tablets USP) 350mg, RX only. Mfd by: Shasun Chemicals Drugs LTD, Pondicherry, INDIA. Repacked and Distributed by: Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa, OK 74146. 90 count bottle: NDC: 54868-0816-8, 60 count bottle: NDC: 54868-0816-4, 30 count bottle: NDC: 54686-0816-3.
Presence of Foreign Substance; heavy metals (chromium, titanium etc) and inactive components of the product were visually observed during routine stability testing.
- 2014-01-01FDA-DrugHi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.Class IIIAcyclovir Oral Suspension, USP 200 mg/5 mL, Net Wt. 16 fl oz (473 mL), Rx only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co, Inc. Amityville, NY 11701. NDC 50383-810-16.
Failed Stability Specification; product viscosity and or pH are below specification.
- 2014-01-01FDA-DrugGlaxoSmithKline, LLC.Class IISumatriptan Succinate Injection, 6 mg, 0.5 mL For subcutaneous injection only, Rx only, 2 Single-Dose Syringe Cartridges for use with sumatriptan Autoinjector Pen, Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Made in Singapore, NDC 0781-3173-07.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A small number of pre-filled syringes may contain needles which protrude through the needle shield.
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