FDA Drug Recalls in 2017
1,073 recalls found
April 2017
BuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets, USP (SR), 200 mg, packaged in a) 60-count bottles (NDC 59746-317-60) and b) 100-count bottles (NDC 59746-317-01), Rx only, Manufactured by: Julibant Life Sciences Ltd., Roorkee-247661, India; Marketed by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc., Salisbury, MD 21801, USA.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: high out of specification results for one of the known degradation products, m-chlorobenzoic acid.
ESTRONE, USP Bulk, in a) 100 mgs (NDC 38779-0891-05), b) 1 gram (NDC 38779-0891-06), c) 5 grams (NDC 38779-0891-03), d) 25 grams (NDC 38779-0891-04), and e) 100 grams (NDC 38779-0891-09) Bottles, Packed by MEDISCA INC. PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901; Product Code 0891
cGMP Deviations; manufacturer initiated recall of API product after deficiencies noted during a recent FDA inspection
Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution USP 0.01% For Topical Use Only, Not for Ophthalmic Use, 60 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for Gavis Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Somerset NJ 08873, Manufactured by Novel Laboratories, Inc. Somerset, NJ 08873, NDC 43386-069-60
Chemical Contamination
Lumigan (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.01%, 7.5 mL bottle, Rx only, Allergan Irvine, CA 92612, NDC 0023-3205-08.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Vancomycin HCl 750 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride For IV Use Only, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0929-40
Presence of particulate matter - this recall is due to a recent Hospira recall of vancomyicn hydrochloride 10gm vials due to presence of particulate matter.
Vancomycin HCl 1.25 g added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag For IV Use Only, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0923-59
Presence of particulate matter - this recall is due to a recent Hospira recall of vancomyicn hydrochloride 10gm vials due to presence of particulate matter.
Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, 90 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Alvogen Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-370-01.
Cross Contamination with another product:residual powder found in inlet air duct identified as sorafenib
Vancomycin HCl 1.5 g added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag For IV Use Only Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0924-59
Presence of particulate matter - this recall is due to a recent Hospira recall of vancomyicn hydrochloride 10gm vials due to presence of particulate matter.
Kalbitor (ecallantide), 10mg/mL, packaged in 3 vials per Carton, Rx Only, Dynax Corp., Burlington, MA. NDC47783-101-01
Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass
Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, 60 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Alvogen Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-369-01.
Cross Contamination with another product:residual powder found in inlet air duct identified as sorafenib
Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended Release Tablets 30 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Bayer Healthcare Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Whippany, NJ 07901 Manufactured in Germany, NDC 50419-701-05
Cross Contamination with another product:residual powder found in inlet air duct identified as sorafenib
Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, Net Wt. 18 g inhalers, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 22709, NDC 0173-0682-20.
Defective Delivery System: Elevated number of units with out of specification results for leak rate.
Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended Release Tablets, 60 mg, 100- count bottles, Rx only Manufactured for Almatica, Almatica Pharma Inc. Pinebrook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 50419-702-05
Cross Contamination with another product:residual powder found in inlet air duct identified as sorafenib
Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets, 30 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Alvogen Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 47781-368-01.
Cross Contamination with another product:residual powder found in inlet air duct identified as sorafenib
Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended-Release Tablets, 30 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Almatica Pharma Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 5242749401
Cross Contamination with another product:residual powder found in inlet air duct identified as sorafenib
Cotellic (cobimetinib) Tablets, 20 mg, 63 count bottle, Rx Only, Made in Switzerland. Distributed by Genentech USA, Inc., South Francisco, CA. 94080, NDC 50242-717-01,UPC 3 50242-717-01.
Superpotent Drug: An oversized tablet was found in a bottle.
Ibuprofen Lysine Injection, 20 mg/2 mL (10 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Dose Vial (NDC 39822-1030-1), packaged in 3 x 2 mL Single-Dose Vials per carton (NDC 39822-1030-2); Rx only, Distributed by: X-Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Big Flats, NY 14814; Manufactured by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Presence of Particulate Matter
Fluphenazine Decanoate Injection, USP; 25 mg/mL, 5mL vials, Rx only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-0272-05
Subpotent Drug
Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended-Release Tablets, 90 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Almatica Pharma Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 5242749601
Cross Contamination with another product:residual powder found in inlet air duct identified as sorafenib
Vancomycin HCl 750 mg added to 5% Dextrose 250 mL For IV Use Only, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0918-40
Presence of particulate matter - this recall is due to a recent Hospira recall of vancomyicn hydrochloride 10gm vials due to presence of particulate matter.
RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500-900 India, NDC 55111-352-60
Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine.
XtraHRD Natural Male Enhancement Capsules, Herbal Dietary Supplement, 500 mg capsules, 2, 4 and 10 count boxes, Made in Malaysia, Distributed by Naturally Hard Supplements, Reno, NV 89503, UPC 680474228768
Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA: Product contains N-desmethyl tadalafil an analogue to tadalafil which is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in a FDA approved drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, 10 grams, Pharmacy Bulk Package - Not For Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, packaged in 100 mL glass vial, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6510-01
Presence of Particulate Matter: A hair was found stuck to the stopper of inside a single vial. The hair came in contact with the reconstituted drug product.
Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended-Release Tablets, 60 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Almatica Pharma Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 5242749501
Cross Contamination with another product:residual powder found in inlet air duct identified as sorafenib
Quinapril Tablets USP 5 mg, 90 count bottles, Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD --- NDC 68180-556-09
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; Impurity A
Vancomycin HCl 1 g added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag For IV Use Only, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0920-59
Presence of particulate matter - this recall is due to a recent Hospira recall of vancomyicn hydrochloride 10gm vials due to presence of particulate matter.
Vancomycin HCl 1.5 gram added to 5% Dextrose 500 mL Total Approximate Volume 515 mL For IV Use Only, Rx Only , SCA Pharmaceuticals, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0925-44
Presence of particulate matter - this recall is due to a recent Hospira recall of vancomyicn hydrochloride 10gm vials due to presence of particulate matter.
Vancomycin HCl 1.25 g added to 5% Dextrose 250 mL Bag For IV Use Only, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0922-40
Presence of particulate matter - this recall is due to a recent Hospira recall of vancomyicn hydrochloride 10gm vials due to presence of particulate matter.
Adalat CC (nifedipine) Extended-Release Tablets, 90 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for Almatica Pharma Inc. Pine Brook, NJ 07058 USA, NDC 50419-70305
Cross Contamination with another product:residual powder found in inlet air duct identified as sorafenib
Ciclopirox Olamine Cream USP, 0.77%, packaged in a) 15 g tubes (NDC 0713-0638-15), b) 30 g tubes (NDC 0713-0638-31), and c) 90 g tubes (NDC 0713-0638-18), Rx only, Manufactured by: G&W Laboratories, Inc., South Plainfeld, NJ 07080.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: product lots packaged with an out-of-date insert.
Fluconazole Injection, USP, 400 mg in 200 mL, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc. North Brunswick NJ, 08902, By: Claris Injectable Ltd. Gujarat, India, NDC 36000-003-06
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: there is potential of a leak from the primary container which may result in a potential breach of sterility and contamination of the product.
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10 mg*, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-3950-77); b) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-3950-09); c) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-3950-05); d) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-3950-07), Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: potential of an elevated bioburden with identification of objectionable organisms.
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 40 mg*, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-3952-09) and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-3952-07); Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: potential of an elevated bioburden with identification of objectionable organisms.
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10 mg*, 100-count Unit Dose Tablets (10 x 10) per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.., NDC 51079-208-20
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: potential of an elevated bioburden with identification of objectionable organisms.
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg*, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-3951-09) and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-3951-07); Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: potential of an elevated bioburden with identification of objectionable organisms.
Sensodyne Repair & Protect Whitening, (stannous fluoride 0.45% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)), Net Wt. 3.4 oz, Distributed by Glaxo SmithKline Consumer Healthcare LP Moon Township PA 15108 --- NDC 0135-0575-01, UPC UPC: 3 10158 84060 2
Presence of Foreign Substance; low concentration of an additional flavoring ingredient, Patchouli oil resulting in complaints of off flavor/scent
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 80 mg*, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-3953-09) and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-3953-07), Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: potential of an elevated bioburden with identification of objectionable organisms.
Levofloxacin Injection in 5% Dextrose, 750 mg in 150 mL 5% Dextrose, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc. North Brunswick NJ, 08902, By: Claris Injectable Ltd. Gujarat, India, NDC 36000-048-24
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: there is potential of a leak from the primary container which may result in a potential breach of sterility and contamination of the product.
Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, a) 100 count (NDC 68382-033-01) and b) 500 count (NDC 68382-033-05) bottles, Rx only, manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals, Pennington, NJ
Failed Dissolution Specifications; 9 month long term stability
Ciprofloxacin in Dextrose (5%) Injection, USP, 400 mg in 200 mL 5% Dextrose, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc. North Brunswick NJ, 08902, By: Claris Injectable Ltd. Gujarat, India, NDC 36000-009-24
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: there is potential of a leak from the primary container which may result in a potential breach of sterility and contamination of the product.
Montelukast sodium tablets, 10 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, By: HETERO Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherla, Mahaboob Nagar - 509 301, India, NDC 31722-726-30
Discoloration: the firm received a complaint of a sealed bottle in which tablets inside had blue spots and a blue powder inside the bottle.
Metronidazole Injection, USP, 500 mg/100 mL, Rx only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences Inc. North Brunswick NJ, 08902, By: Claris Injectable Ltd. Gujarat, India, NDC 36000-001-24
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: there is potential of a leak from the primary container which may result in a potential breach of sterility and contamination of the product.
March 2017
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate HCl) for extended-release oral suspension, 750 mg/150 mL (25mg/5mL), Rx Only, Distributed by: NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc. A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, New York, NY 10017 Manufactured by: Tris Pharma, Inc., Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (NDC 24478-205-25).
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Dissolution at 8 hour was out of specification at 12 month at 25 degree Celsius.
ATENOLOL Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 68382-023-01) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 68382-023-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534.
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Customer complaint that a bottle of atenolol 50 mg Tablets USP contained a paroxetine 20 mg tablet.
Desonide Ointment, 0.05%, NET WT 60 grams tubes, Rx only, E. FOUGERA & CO. A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0309-60
Labeling: Label Mixup; Unit boxes labeled as Desonide Ointment 0.05% may contain tubes of Desonide Ointment labeled as Ketoconazole Cream
ATENOLOL Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: The Kroger Co., 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202; Manufactured for: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534; Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045; NDC 68645-493-54.
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Customer complaint that a bottle of atenolol 50 mg Tablets USP contained a paroxetine 20 mg tablet.
Testosterone Cypionate Injection , USP, 200 mg/mL, 1 mL vial , For Intramuscular Use Only, Rx Only, Distributed by Sun Pharma Ind. Inc., NJ 08512, Manufactured by Sun Pharma Ind. Ltd. India, NDC 62756-015-40
Presence of Particulate Matter
A+D Diaper Rash Cream with Dimethicone 1% and Zinc Oxide 10%, Packaged in a) 1.5 oz (42.5g) ( UPC 041100811288), b) 3 oz 85g (UPC 041100811301), c) 4 oz (113g) (UPC 041100811325), Distributed by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981
Labeling: Incorrect/Undeclared Excipients: Firm is recalling A+D Diaper Rash Cream due to a labeling claim issue.
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate HCl) for extended-release oral suspension, 300 mg/60 mL (25mg/5mL), Rx Only, Distributed by: NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc. A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, New York, NY 10017 Manufactured by: Tris Pharma, Inc., Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (NDC 24478-190-10).
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Dissolution at 8 hour was out of specification at 12 month at 25 degree Celsius.
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate HCl) for extended-release oral suspension, 900 mg/180 mL (25mg/5mL), Rx Only, Distributed by: NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc. A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, New York, NY 10017 Manufactured by: Tris Pharma, Inc., Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (NDC 24478-190-30).
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Dissolution at 8 hour was out of specification at 12 month at 25 degree Celsius.