FDA Drug Recalls in 2016
1,254 recalls found
January 2016
IT Custom Compound (BC) Baclofen 2000 mcg/ml, Clonidine 2 mcg/ml 40 ml PF syringe, FOR INTRATHECAL USE ONLY, Rx Only, Compounded by Amerita, Inc., Prescott, AZ 86305-1614
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Muscle/Tendon Pain & Stress Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0132-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc. Woodbine, IA 51579; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Muscle/Tendon Pain & Stress Relief, Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-0219-1, Dist By Liddell Laboratories, Inc., Woodbine, IA; and peaceful mountain, Muscle/Tendon Pain & Stress Relief, homeopathic spray, UPC 8 18692 00870 5, NDC 43846-0043, Dist. by Peaceful Mountain, Inc. Woodbine,
Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Products; testing revealed out of specification results for total aerobic microbiological count
Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0137-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-0215-1, Dist By Liddell Laboratories, Inc., Woodbine, IA 51579; and peaceful mountain, Shingles Pain & Ulceration Relief, homeopathic spray, UPC 8 18692 00875 0, NDC 43845-0044-1, Dist. by Peaceful Mountain, Inc. Woodbine,
Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Products; testing revealed out of specification results for total aerobic microbiological count
Lindane Lotion, USP 1%, For External use Only, Rx Only, 2 fl oz (60 mL) bottle, MGP, NDC 60432-833-60
Super-Potent Drug: Out of Specification Assay test results were reported for stability samples.
Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Headache Pain & Sinus Pressure Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0134-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Headache Pain & Sinus Pressure Relief, Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-0217-1, Dist By Liddell Laboratories, Inc., Woodbine, IA 51579; and peaceful mountain, Headache Pain & Sinus Pressure Relief, homeopathic spray, UPC 8 18692 00885 9, NDC 43846-0041-1, Dist. by Peaceful Mountain, In
Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Products; testing revealed out of specification results for total aerobic microbiological count
Baclofen 1 mg/ml in 40 ml NS syringe, FOR INTRATHECAL USE ONLY, Rx Only, Compounded by Amerita, Inc., Prescott, AZ 86305-1614
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Bevacizumab 2.5 mg/0.1 mL in 3/10 mL 31 G 5/16" Syringe for intravitreal injection, Rx -- Pine Pharmaceuticals, 100 Colvin Woods Pkwy Suite 300, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Presence of particulate matter: Presence of silicone oil microdroplets in bevacizumab syringes for intravitreal use.
Bevacizumab 1.25 mg/0.05 mL filled to 0.06 mL in 3/10 mL 31 G 5/16" Syringe for intravitreal, Rx -- Pine Pharmaceuticals, 100 Colvin Woods Pkwy Suite 300, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Presence of particulate matter: Presence of silicone oil microdroplets in bevacizumab syringes for intravitreal use.
Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, First Aid Pain & Trauma Relief, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0135-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, First Aid Pain & Trauma Relief, Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-0216-1, Dist By Liddell Laboratories, Inc., Woodbine, IA; and peaceful mountain, First Aid Pain & Trauma Relief, homeopathic spray, UPC 8 18692 00895 8, NDC 43846-0045-1, Dist. by Peaceful Mountain, Inc. Woodbine, IA
Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Products; testing revealed out of specification results for total aerobic microbiological count
Energique, Homeopathic Remedy, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, Topical Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, NDC 44911-0133-1, Dist. by Energique, Inc., Woodbine, IA; ALSO LABELED AS --- Liddell Laboratories, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, Topical Homeopathic Spray, NDC 50845-0218-1, Dist By Liddell Laboratories, Inc., Woodbine, IA; and peaceful mountain, Joint Pain & Stiffness Relief, homeopathic spray, UPC 8 18692 00890 3, NDC 43846-0042-1, Dist. by Peaceful Mountain, Inc. Woodbine, IA
Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Products; testing revealed out of specification results for total aerobic microbiological count
Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 15 mg, packaged in a) 7-count (NDC 55289-791-07), b) 14-count (NDC 55289-791-14), c) 28-count (NDC 55289-791-28), d) 30-count (NDC 55289-791-30), and e) 60-count (NDC 55289-791-60) bottles, Packaged by PD-RX Pharmaceuticals, INC Oklahoma City, OK 73127, MFG: KVK-TECH, INC Newtown, PA 18840.
Failed impurities/Degradation specifications: out of specification results for individual unknown and total impurity at the 12th month room temperature stability test station
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE, AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE AND AMPHETAMINE SULFATE Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product), 10 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0555-0972-02, UPC 3 0555-0972-02 0.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out of specification test result for impurities during stability testing.
Life-Line DOCUSATE CALCIUM Sodium Free STOOL SOFTENER 240 mg each, 100 softgels per bottle. UPC 0-79854-95005-2 Manufactured and Distributed by: NATIONAL VITAMIN COMPANY Casa Grande, AZ 85122. NDC 54629-0640-01
Labeling: Label mix-up. Docusate Sodium 100mg Softgels were mislabeled as Docusate Calcium 240mg.
Domperidone BP, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient for Prescription Compounding, packaged in a) 5 gm (NDC: 52372-0898-01), b) 25 gm (NDC: 52372-0898-02), c) 100 gm (NDC: 52372-0898-03), and d) 500 gm (NDC: 52372-0898-04), Cas No. 57808-66-9, Rx only, FREEDOM, 801 W. New Orleans St., Broken Arrow, OK 74011.
Penicillin Cross Contamination: Potential for products to be cross-contaminated with penicillin.
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE CAPSULES, USP, 12.5 mg, 10 cap/blister, 100-count carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by American Health Packaging Columbus, Ohio 43217, NDC 68084-0398-01
Presence of Particulate Matter
5-methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium (L) (a) 1 gm in 2 oz container NDC: 52372-0855-04; (b) 5 gm in 2 oz container NDC: 52372-0855-02; (c) 25 gm in 4 oz container NDC: 52372-0855-02, Rx only; Manufactured by: Hangzhou Dayangchem Co., Ltd. 328 Wener Rd, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Subpotent Drug
Azithromycin Tablets, USP, 250 mg, Rx Only, packaged in a) 2 count and b) 4 count bottles, Packaged by: PD-RX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK, 73127, Mfg: Wockhardt Ltd., Mumbai, India, NDC: a) 55289-964-02, b) 55289-964-04.
cGMP Deviations: This recall is a result of the original manufacturer's recall, in which the firm did not adequately investigate customer complaints.
Magnesium Sulfate 7-Hydrate, (For Parenteral Use) USP -GenAR, 100LB, Avantor Performance Materials, Inc., 3472 Corporate Parkway, Suite 200 Center Valley, PA 18034. 610-573-2600.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specifications results for impurities.
Azithromycin 500 mg tablets, Rx Only, packaged in a) 1 count, b) 2 count, c) 3 count, and d) 7 count bottles, Packaged by: PD-RX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK 73127, Mfr: Wokhardt Ltd., Mumbai, India, NDC: a) 55289-274-79, b) 55289-274-02, c) 55289-274-03, d) 55289-274-07.
cGMP Deviations: This recall is a result of the original manufacturer's recall, in which the firm did not adequately investigate customer complaints.
EPSOM SALT(Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, USP), 50 lb multi-wall bag, Rx only, Manufactured by PQ Corporation, P.O. Box 840, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania USA 19482.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Level of iron exceeds the limit set by the USP monograph for it (USP limit is NMT 0.5 ug/g (ppm)).
0.9% NaCl 1000 mL with Ca 4.65 meq bag, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
0.9% Sodium Chloride/MVI injection 2000 mL Bag, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Oxacillin 12 g/NS 270 mL-24 hr Accuflo bag, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Invanz 1 g/NS 100 mL Minibag Plus, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Gentamicin 14.4 mg/sodium chloride 0.9% 30 mL Prefilled syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Phytonadione (Vitamin K) 1 mg/0.1mL Syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zosyn) Accuflo bag, a) 18 g/NS 275 mL b) 4.5 g/NS 100 mL Accuflo, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
L-Cysteine 800 mg (16 mL) syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Tobramycin 620 mg/NS 100 mL Accuflo, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Insulin Regular (Human) syringe, a)15 unit/0.15 mL, b) 24 unit/0.24mL syringe, c) 50 unit/0.5 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Primaxin (Imipenem-Cilastatin) 500 mg/NS 100 mL Minibag Plus, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
IVIG Gammagard injection bag, a) 13 gm, b) 20 gm, c) 73 gm, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Folic Acid 1 mg/0.2 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Dextrose 5% and 0.45% Sodium Chloride with KCl 20 mEq 1000 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 0.1 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Packaged by PD-RX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK 73127, MFG: Mutual Pharm. Co. Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19124, NDC 43063-509-01
cGMP Deviations
IVIG Gamunex 40 gm (400 mL) Bag, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Vancomycin Injection in NS, Accuflo bag, a) 500 mg/NS 100 mL, b)1G/NS 100 mL, c) Vancomycin 1G/NS 250 mL, d) 1.5G/NS 250 mL e) 750 mg/NS 100 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Famotidine injection syringe a) 10 mg/1 mL b) 80 mg/8 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Nafcillin 12 gm in NS 500 mL bag, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Dextrose 5% and 0.9% Sodium Chloride injection bag a) 1000 mL, b) 3000 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Ceftriaxone 2g/NS 100 mL Minibag Plus, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Heparin injection, Preservative Free, a) 280 units/0.28 mL, b) 350 units/0.35 mL syringe, c) 440 units/0.44 mL, d) 500 units/0.5 mL syringe, e) Heparin 800 units/0.8 f) Heparin 2300 units/2.3 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Meropenem 1 g/NS 100 mL Minibag Plus, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
0.9% Sodium Chloride injection bag, a) 500 mL, b)1000 mL c)2000 mL Bag, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
3-in-1 TPN formula daily+overfill Bag, 2000 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Clindamycin injection, Accuflo bag, a) 500 mg/NS 50 mL b) 900 mg/NS 100 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Remicade (Infliximab) injection, 5 mg/kg bag, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) syringe, a) 500 mg/1 mL syringe, b)1000 mg/2 mL c) 800 mg/1.6 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Milrinone 0.375 mcg/kg/min D5W bag a) 365 mL, b) 400 mL c) 430 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Thiamine 100 mg (1 mL) syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045
Lack of Assurance of Sterility