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.
- 2012-08-29FDA-DrugNoven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIDaytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5553-3.
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or the z-statistic value which relates to the patient's ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.
- 2012-08-29FDA-DrugNoven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIDaytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186; NDC 68968-5555-3.
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or the z-statistic value which relates to the patient's ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.
- 2012-08-29FDA-DrugNoven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Class IIDaytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186; NDC 68968-5554-3.
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or the z-statistic value which relates to the patient's ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.
- 2012-08-29FDA-DrugVictus, Inc.Class IIHipoglos Ointment (zinc oxide and lanolin), Helps prevent and treat diaper rash, skin irritation, Manufactured by Laboratorios Andromaco S.A. Av. Quilin 5273, Penalolen, Santiago. www.hipoglos.cl, www.laboratoriosandromaco.cl, Made in Chile, Net wt. per Tube: a) 0.18 oz (5 g), NDC: 50145-111-05; b) 2.2 oz (60 g), NDC: 50145-111-04; c) 2.5 oz (72 g), NDC: 50145-111-03; d) 3.5 oz (100 g), NDC: 50145-111-02; e) 4.2 oz (120 g), NDC: 50145-111-01.
Misbranded
- 2012-08-29FDA-DrugCustom Medical Specialties, Inc.Class IICMS-2374-R4 Custom US Breast Core Biopsy Tray, Sterile, contains Sodium Chloride 0.9% 50 mL, Manufactured by: CMS Custom Medical Specialties, Inc., 330 East Main St, PO Box 177, Pine Level, NC 27568, the tray also contains other components not listed in this product description.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; the firm's medical trays contain Hospira's 0.9% Sodium Chloride bags which were subject to recall due to leaking bags.
- 2012-08-29FDA-DrugCustom Medical Specialties, Inc.Class IICMS-8934 Custom Phlebectomy Tray, Sterile, contains Sodium chloride 0.9% 50 mL, Manufactured by: CMS, Custom Medical Specialties, Inc., 330 East Main St, PO Box 177, Pine level, NC 27568, the tray also contains other components not listed in this product description.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; the firm's medical trays contain Hospira's 0.9% Sodium Chloride bags which were subject to recall due to leaking bags.
- 2012-08-29FDA-DrugCustom Medical Specialties, Inc.Class IICustom Access Tray, Sterile, contains Sodium Chloride 0.9% 50 mL, Re-order #: CMS-1667-R2(94-2478), Manufactured for KM Medical, Inc., 124 Jewett Street, Georgetown, MA 01833, the tray also contains other components not listed in this product description.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; the firm's medical trays contain Hospira's 0.9% Sodium Chloride bags which were subject to recall due to leaking bags
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugHospira Inc.Class IIICarboplatin Injection, 10 mg/mL, a) 5 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 61703-339-18) (NDC 61703-360-18, NOVAPLUS), b) 45 mL multi-dose vials (NDC 61703-339-50) (NDC 61703-360-50 NOVAPLUS), Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia
Failed PH specification: The lots of Carboplatin Injection were manufactured from Carboplatin API lots which trended out of specification low pH.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugHill Dermaceuticals, Inc.Class IIIDerma-Smoothe/FS (Fluocinolone Acetonide) 0.01%, Body Oil, 4 fl. oz. (118.28mL ), Rx only, FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY, Manufactured and Distributed by: Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. SANFORD, FLORIDA --- NDC 28105-150-04
Subpotent; fluocinolone acetonide
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugHill Dermaceuticals, Inc.Class IIIDerma-Smoothe/FS (Fluocinolone Acetonide) 0.01% Topical Oil (Scalp Oil), 4 fl oz (118.28mL) bottle, Rx only, FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY NOT, Manufactured and Distributed by: Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. SANFORD, FLORIDA --- NDC 28105-149-04
Subpotent; fluocinolone acetonide
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugAmerican Health PackagingClass IIITopiramate Tablets, 50 mg, 30-count (3 x 10) unit-dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Mfd by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India; Dist By: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, Pkg by: American Health Packaging, Col. OH 43217, NDC 68084-343-21, blister barcode 6808434311
Labeling: Label Mix-Up: A typographical error in the product form on the carton label incorrectly lists the configuration as 30 "Capsules" (3 x 10) rather than "Tablets".
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IIZINC CHLORIDE 10MG/ML INJECTABLE 30 ML 60 ML (2 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IIWATER BACT STERILE - (25X30ML)*** INJECTABLE 30 ML 750 MLS; WATER STERILE - USP (25X10ML)* INJECTABLE 10 ML 10 MLS 100 ML 100 MLS 1000 ML 110 ML 120 ML 130 ML 130 MLS 150 150 ML 150 MLS 160 ML 160 MLS 20 20 ML
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IIVORICONAZOLE OPHTHALMIC 1% (10MG/ML) SOLUTION 15 ML; VORICONAZOLE OPHTHALMIC, (0.5ML, LL SYRINGE), P.F. 0.1% (100MCG/0.1ML) INJECTABL 0.5 ML 1 ML 1.5 ML 2 ML 2.5 ML 5 ML; VORICONAZOLE OPHTHALMIC, P.F. (SINGLE DOSE ONLY) 0.1% (100MCG/0.1ML) INJECTABLE 0.1 ML 1 ML 5 ML (10 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IIVITAMIN K (PHYTONADIONE) 10MG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML 2 ML 4 ML; VITAMIN K (PHYTONADIONE) 5MG/ML INJECTABLE 2 ML; VITAMIN A AQUEOUS EMULSION 50,000 U/ML INJECTABLE 20 ML 40 ML; VITAMIN B COMPLEX (B1,B2,B3,B5,B6) 100/5/100/100/100MG/ML INJECTABLE 120 ML 150 ML 180 ML 90 ML VITAMIN B COMPLEX (B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B12) INJECTABLE 10 ML 20 ML 40 ML VITAMIN B COMPLEX (B1,B2,B3,B5,B6/ASCORBIC ACID/B12) 12.5/2/12.5/5/5/1MG/1MG/ML 60 ML VITAMIN B COMPLEX -PF (B1,B
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IIVERAPAMIL HCL 10MG/ML INJECTABLE 80 ML; VERAPAMIL HCL 20MG/ML INJECTABLE 50 ML; VERAPAMIL HCL, SDV*** (5X2ML VIAL) 2.5MG/ML INJECTABLE 20 MLS 40 ML 50 ML 50 MLS (6 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IIVANCOMYCIN/DEXAMETHASONE, LYOPHILIZED 1%/0.1% KIT 2 KIT 20 KIT 24 KIT (3 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IIVANCOMYCIN (INTRAOCULAR) OPHTHALMIC, P.F. (BSS) 0.4% (4MG/ML) (0.4MG/0.1ML) INJE 400 ML; VANCOMYCIN (INTRAOCULAR) OPHTHALMIC, P.F. 1MG/0.1ML (10MG/ML) INJECTABLE 0.1 ML 0.2 ML 1 ML 100 ML 150 ML 2 ML 2 MLS 5 ML 50 ML 6 ML 95 ML; VANCOMYCIN HCL, FTV** 1GM INJECTABLE 3 VIAL 4 VIAL; VANCOMYCIN, FORTIFIED 1% (10MG/ML) OPHTHALMIC 10 ML; VANCOMYCIN, FORTIFIED 1.5% (15MG/ML) OPHTHALMIC 15 ML; VANCOMYCIN, FORTIF
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IIVANADYL SULFATE SOLUTION 200MCG/ML INJECTABLE 60 ML (1 PRODUCT)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IIULTRA-TEST 200 (CYP 80%/PROP 20%) 200MG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML 10 ML
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IITWINJECT*** 0.3 MG INJECTABLE 1 PK (1 PRODUCT)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IITRYPAN BLUE SOLUTION, P.F. 0.04% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML; TRYPAN BLUE SOLUTION, P.F. 0.05% OPHTHALMIC 0.5 ML 1.5 ML 10 ML 12 ML 2 ML 2.5 ML 3 ML 4 ML 4.5 ML 5 ML 6 ML 7.5 ML 8 ML; TRYPAN BLUE SOLUTION, P.F. 0.06% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML 2.5 ML; TRYPAN BLUE SOLUTION, P.F. 0.1% OPHTHALMIC 1 ML 1.5 ML 10 ML
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IITROPICAMIDE/PHENYLEPHRINE OPHTHALMIC 15:1 SOLUTION 128 ML 480 ML 496 ML 576 ML 90 ML (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IITROPICAMIDE OPHTHALMIC P.F. 1% SOLUTION 30 ML (1 PRODUCT)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IITROCAR KIT, STERILE DISPOSABLE** DEVICE 1 KIT 1 PELLET 2 KIT 3 KIT 4 KIT 5 KITS 6 KIT (7 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IITRIMIX/LIDOCAINE 11.8MG/0.39MG/10.6MCG/1.7MG/ML INJECTABLE 30 ML; TRIMIX/LIDOCAINE 13.6MG/0.45MG/38.2MCG/7.3MG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML; TRIMIX/LIDOCAINE 12MG/1MG/5MCG/1%/ML INJECTABLE 10 MLS; TRIMIX/LIDOCAINE 17.65MG/0.59MG/5.9MCG/2% INJECTABLE 10 ML (4 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IITRIMIX 9MG / 0.3MG /3.3MCG INJECTABLE 6 ML; TRIMIX 9MG / 0.3MG /6.6MCG INJECTABLE 6 ML; TRIMIX 9MG / 1MG / 10MCG INJECTABLE 10 ML; TRIMIX ((LYOPHILIZED)) - 2ML VIAL 30MG / 1MG / 10MCG INJECTABLE 10 ML 10 VIALS 2 ML 4 ML 50 ML; TRIMIX ((LYOPHILIZED)) - 5ML VIAL 30MG / 2MG / 20MCG INJECTABLE 10 ML; TRIMIX ((LYOPHILIZED)) - 5ML VIAL 30MG / 2MG / 40MCG INJECTABLE 100 ML 5 ML 75 ML; TRIMIX 10MG / 0.5MG / 1MCG INJECTABLE 10 ML; TRIMIX 10MG / 1MG / 5MCG I
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IITRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE 4MG/ML (0.4MG/0.1ML) INJECTABLE 10 ML 5 ML TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE (T), STSL (0.025ML SYRINGE, 30G, 1/2") 40MG/ML (4MG/0.1M 0.075 SYR 0.1 SYR TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE 0.25ML SYRINGE (T) 40MG/ML (4MG/0.1ML) OPHTHALMIC 0.25 ML 0.5 ML TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE 20MG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE 80MG/ML INJECTABLE 100 ML TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE IN VITREOUS VEHICLE, P.F. 10MG/ML (1MG/0.1ML) OPHTHALMIC 0.1 ML 50 ML TRIAMCINOLONE ACETON
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IITOBRAMYCIN 1.4% (14MG/ML) OPHTHALMIC 15 ML 3 ML 7 ML; TOBRAMYCIN SOLUTION** 0.3% OPHTHALMIC 30 MLS 5 MLS; TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE** (25X2ML) 80MG/2ML INJECTABLE 100 ML 150 ML 50 MLS; TOBRAMYCIN/AMPHOTERICIN-B/BUDESONIDE, STERILE 125MG/5MG/0.6MG/5ML NASO-NEB 70 ML (9 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
- 2012-08-22FDA-DrugFranck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding LabClass IITHIOTEPA, LYOPHILIZED 15MG INJECTABLE 8 VIAL; THIOTEPA, LYOPHILIZED 30MG INJECTABLE 4 VIAL 8 VIAL; THIOTEPA, LYOPHILIZED 60MG INJECTABLE 2 VIAL (4 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
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