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.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugFresenius Kabi USA LLC (FK USA)Class IIIRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, 40 mg/2 mL (20 mg/mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-193-02, UPC 3 63323 19302 7.
Crystallization: Active pharmaceutical ingredient is precipitating in product solution.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugBracco Diagnostics IncClass IIITagitol V Barium Sulfate Suspension (40% w/v, 30% w/w) Net Contents: 20 mL, (NDC 32909-814-53) Rx Only, Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc., a subsidiary of E-Z-EM, Inc. Lake Success, NY 11042 Tel: 1-516-333-8230 1-800-544-4624 NDC 32909-814-53
Failed Stability Specifications: Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Lot #65846 sampled at 10 months exhibited results above the upper specification for viscosity.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugVistaPharm, Inc.Class IINystatin Oral Suspension, USP 500,000 units/ 5 mL (NDC 66689-037-01 ) Rx Only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc. Largo, FL 33771
Failed Impurites/Degradation Specifications: Test failure of single largest peak at 18 months.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugEarthlabs, Inc. DBA Wise Woman HerbalsClass IIEyebright Concentrate Topical Eye Rinse, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 & 32 fl oz bottles, Produced and distributed by: Wise Woman Herbals, Creswell, OR
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product not manufactured under sterile conditions as required for ophthalmic drug products
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugBraintree Laboratories Inc.Class IIIBraintree HalfLytely and Bisacodyl Tablet Bowel Prep Kit (Rx) NDC 52268-523-02
Defective Container; Small micro fracture observed in the 2-Liter bottle at the fill line resulting in a small leak when patient reconstitutes the bulk powder
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaalox Nighttime Antacid with Acid Reflux Barrier (calcium carbonate and alginic acid) chewable tablets, 500 mg/200 mg, Cherry flavor, 65-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 80000899, UPC 0 58478 10090 6.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaalox Nighttime Antacid with Acid Reflux Barrier (calcium carbonate and alginic acid) chewable tablets, 500 mg/200 mg, Mint flavor, 65-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 80000899, UPC 0 58478 10091 3.
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 600 mg/60 mg, Wild Berry flavor, 35-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, DIN 02243496, UPC 0 58478 44840 4.
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaalox, Regular Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets, 600 mg, Wintergreen flavor, 50-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 02238290, UPC 0 58478 44824 4.
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaalox Extra Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets,1000 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a) 35-count (UPC 0 58478 44829 9) and b) 65-count (UPC 0 58478 44842 8) tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 02238291.
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaalox Advanced Maximum Strength Antacid & Antigas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, packaged in a) 35-count (NDC 0067-6279-35) (UPC 3 0067-0343-35 4); b) 65-count (NDC 0067-6279-65) (UPC 3 0067-0343-65 1); and c) 90-count (NDC 0067-6279-90) (UPC 3 0067-0343-90 3) tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622.
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaalox Advanced Maximum Strength Antacid & Antigas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Wild Berry flavor, 65-count tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622, NDC 0067-62791-65, UPC 3 0067-0376-65 9.
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaalox Regular Strength Antacid (calcium carbonate) chewable tablets, 600 mg, Wild Berry flavor, packaged in a) 50-count (UPC 0 58478 44825 1), b) 100-count (UPC 0 58478 44826 8) and c) 145-count (UPC 0 58478 44836 7) tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, NPN 02238290.
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaalox Extra Strength Antacid with Anti-Gas (calcium carbonate and simethicone) chewable tablets, 1000 mg/60 mg, Assorted Fruit flavor, 65-count tablets per bottle, Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7, foreign labeling containing English and French, DIN 02243496, UPC 0 58478 44872 5.
Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugAbbVie Inc.Class IIIMavik¿ trandolapril tablets 4mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Halo Pharmaceutical Inc., Whippany, NJ for Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA
Labeling: Incorrect Package Insert; product packaged with outdated version of the insert
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugStayma Consulting Service, LLC.Class IIINata Komplete, containing one 30-count bottle of multi-vitamin tablets (imprinted 909), Manufactured for W.H. Nutritionals, Wilmington, DE (NDC 76331-909-30) and physician samples of nine bottles of 5-multi-vitamin tablets (NDC 76331-909-05 )
Subpotent; Beta carotene (Vitamin A)
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugStayma Consulting Service, LLC.Class IIIDuet DHA 430 ec, containing one 30-count bottle of multi-vitamin tablets (imprinted 800) and one 30-count bottle of Omega-3 softgel capsules, Manufactured for W.H. Nutritionals, Wilmington, DE (NDC 76331-810-30)
Subpotent; Beta carotene (Vitamin A)
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugStayma Consulting Service, LLC.Class IIIDuet DHA 430, containing one 30-count bottle of multi-vitamin tablets (imprinted 800) and one 30-count bottle of Omega-3 softgel capsules, Manufactured for W.H. Nutritionals, Wilmington, DE --- NDC 76331-808-30
Subpotent; Beta carotene (Vitamin A)
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugStayma Consulting Service, LLC.Class IIINataChew, 1) one 90-count bottle of multi-vitamin tablets (imprinted 902), (NDC 44118-902-90) and 2) physician samples containing nine bottles with 5 multi-vitamin tablets (imprinted 902) (NDC 44118-902-05), Manufactured for Eckson Labs, Wilmington, DE
Subpotent; Beta carotene (Vitamin A)
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugStayma Consulting Service, LLC.Class IIIDuet DHA 400 ec, containing one 30-count bottle of multi-vitamin tablets (imprinted 800) and one 30-count bottle of Omega-3 softgel capsules, Rx only, Manufactured for Eckson Labs, Wilmington, DE (NDC 44118-809-30) and Manufactured for W.H. Nutritionals, Wilmington, DE (NDC 76331-809-30)
Subpotent; Beta carotene (Vitamin A)
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugStayma Consulting Service, LLC.Class IIIDuet DHA 400, containing one 30-count bottle of multi-vitamin tablets (imprinted 800) and one 30-count bottle of Omega-3 softgel capsules, Rx only, Manufactured for Eckson Labs, Wilmington, DE (NDC 44118-807-30) --- Also Manufactured for W.H. Nutritionals, Wilmington, DE (NDC 76331-807-30)
Subpotent; Beta carotene (Vitamin A)
- 2013-08-28FDA-DrugStayma Consulting Service, LLC.Class IIIDuet DHA Balanced, 1) 30 count tablet blister cards and 5 count softgels blister cards combination pack (NDC 44118-775-30 and NDC 44118-800-30) 2) physician samples (carton contain 7 envelopes each with one 5 count tablet blister card and 5 softgels (NDC 44118-800-05) Rx only, Manufactured for Eckson Labs, Wilmington, DE
Subpotent; Beta carotene (Vitamin A)
- 2013-08-21FDA-DrugShowline Automotive Products, Inc. dba US Soaps Mfg. CompanyClass IIREEVA (triclosan) Antibacterial Hand Soap and Dishwashing Liquid, Green Apple, 0.10%, 24 fl oz. bottle, Distributed by Aldi Inc,. Batavia, IL 60510; UPC 0 4198 1525 8.
Microbial Contamination of a Non-Sterile Products: Product was found to be contaminated with the bacteria, Sarcina Lutea.
- 2013-08-21FDA-DrugAmerican Health PackagingClass IIIbuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, USP 100 mg, 100 count carton, 10 blister cards of 10 individually blistered and labeled tablets, Rx only, Actavis South Atlantic LLC, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH --- NDC 68084-470-01
Failed Stability Specifications; out of specification results at the 9 month stability time point for color, dissolution and related compounds.
- 2013-08-21FDA-DrugTotal Resources IntlClass II(No Brand) First Aid Kit, 326 Piece Kit. Product labeling reads in part: BE SMART GET PREPARED,326 Pieces of Name Brand & Quality First Aid Supplies, FIRST AID, Total Resources International, Walnut, CA 91789
CGMP Deviations: The first aid kits that are subject to the voluntary recall is being initiated due to failure in stability testing of the active ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride.
- 2013-08-21FDA-DrugTotal Resources IntlClass IIMedi-First Brand First Aid Kit, MEDI-FIRST 61 Piece Kit, Home, Workplace Travel, Sport, Total Resources International, Walnut, CA 91789
CGMP Deviations: The first aid kits that are subject to the voluntary recall is being initiated due to failure in stability testing of the active ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride.
- 2013-08-21FDA-DrugTotal Resources IntlClass II3M Tekk Brand Industrial/Construction First Aid Kit, Total Resources Int'l Walnut, CA 91789
CGMP Deviations: The first aid kits that are subject to the voluntary recall is being initiated due to failure in stability testing of the active ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride.
- 2013-08-21FDA-DrugHi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.Class IIIClobetasol Propionate Cream, USP, 0.05%, 15 grams, Rx only, Hi-Tech PHARMACAL label, Hi-Tech Pharmacal, Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11701, NDC 50383-267-15 --- For dermatologic use only. Product is packaged into tubes and then placed into unit cartons.
Labeling: Label Mix-up; some cartons labeled as Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP contain tubes labeled as Clobetasol Propionate Gel USP. The actual product in the tube is Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP
- 2013-08-21FDA-DrugHospira Inc.Class IIPropofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), 100 mL, Single patient infusion vial, RX only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-24; Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 500 mg/50 mL, 50 mL, Single patient infusion vial, RX only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-33
Presence of Particulate Matter; single visible particulate was identified during a retain sample inspection identified as stainless steel
- 2013-08-21FDA-DrugSanofi-SynthelaboClass IIRifadin (rifampin) capsules, USP, 150 mg, 100-count capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Fabrique par Sanofi-Aventis Canada Inc., Laval, Quebec, Canada H7L4A8, DIN # 02091887
Subpotent Drug: During review of retain samples, the manufacturer observed low fill in some capsules, which was related to an issue detected with the encapsulating equipment.
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