FDA Drug Recalls in 2017

1,073 recalls found

November 2017

FDA

Magnesium sulfate 10 Gm added to Lactated Ringer's 250 mL bags, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, NDC 7025003201

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
FDA

Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 71019-241-05.

Subpotent Drug
FDA

Equate Beauty Clarifying Face Daily Moisturizer 4 fl. oz. (118 mL) Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC # 4903594126 UPC # 681131150774. Studio 35 Beauty Daily Clarifying Face Daily Moisturizer 4 fl. oz. (118 mL) Distributed By: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC # 0363001726, UPC # 049022889125

Failed Stability Specifications
FDA

Oxytocin 30 units added to 500 mL Lactated Ringer's USP in 500 mL bag Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 71019-243-01

Subpotent Drug
FDA

Oxytocin 15 units added to 250 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 250 mL bag, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 71019-239-01

Subpotent Drug
FDA

AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62%, 88 gm metered-dose pump, 20.25 mg of testosterone per pump actuation, 60 metered pump actuations, Rx Only, Marketed by: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064 USA. NDC: 0051-8462-33

Temperature Abuse: Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside of labeled storage conditions.
FDA

ePHEDrine sulfate 50 mg/10 ml syringes in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 85226, NDC 7025024801

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
FDA

VANCOmycin 1.5 grams added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL bag, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, NDC 7025002501

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
FDA

Ropivacaine HCL (PF) 0.2% (2mg/mL) 100 mL Cassette Rx Only Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226 NDC 7025006301

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
FDA

Midazolam HCL 100 mg (1mg/mL) 100 mL Cassette in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, NDC 7025016201

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
FDA

Oxytocin 40 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's USP in 1000 mL bag Rx Only , Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 71019-245-02

Subpotent Drug
FDA

ENALAPRIL MALEATE Tablets, USP, 5MG, 90-count bottles, Rx only, MFG: Wockhardt Ltd., India; Packaged By: Aidarex Pharmaceuticals; NDC 33261-0693-90.

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: manufacturer of product recalled this repackaged lot due to out of specification results for related compound.
FDA

fentanyl citrate (PF) 1100 mcg (20 mcg/mL) 55 mL syringes in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, NDC 7025011001

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
FDA

Succinylcholine 200 mg/10 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, NDC 7025088801

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
FDA

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 20 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA, NDC 0591-5884-01.

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low out of specification results for dissolution.

October 2017

FDA

Bisoprolol Fumarate tablets, 5 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: UNICHEM LABORATORIES, LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa, 403 511, India, Marketed by: UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS, (USA), INC. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604, NDC 29300-126-13.

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification for an unknown impurity was observed during the 18 month stability testing.
FDA

methylPREDNIsolone ACETATE, 40 MG/ML INJECTION SUSPENSION, 10 ML Vial, RXQ Compounding, Athens, OH --- NDC: 70731-0936-10

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; autoclave parameters were not correct for one of two autoclaves used to sterilize the product.
FDA

Symbio Muc Eye, 0.17 fl.oz. 5mL bottles, Manufactured for and distributed in the US b: Biological Health Group Corp. Bremerton, WA 98337. NDC 69711-125-61

Lack of Assurance of Sterility
FDA

Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.25 mg, 100-count Unit Dose tablets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa 403 722 INDIA; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-5858-61.

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification result for an unknown impurity.
FDA

Mobic (meloxicam) tablets, 15 mg, package in 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA, Lic. from: BI Int'l GmbH, Made in Italy, NDC 0597-0030-01

Labeling: Incorrect or missing package insert. One lot of Mobic Tablets is packaged with an incorrect insert.
FDA

Glutamine, Arginine and Carnitine, 10/100/200mg/mL, 30 mL (Multi Dose Vial), Rx Only, For Injection, United Pharmacy Compounded, 13951 N. Haverhill Rd Ste. 120-121 West Palm Beach, FL 33417

CGMP Deviations; FDA analysis deterrmined that the product does not contain glutamine and two unknown impurities were observed
FDA

Famotidine tablets, 10 mg, packaged in 30-count bottle, OTC, labeled as a) CVS Pharmacy Acid Controller, NDC 55111-118-30, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, Made in India, b) Equate Famotidine, NDC 49035-118-30, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716, Made in India

Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Famotodine has an out of specification result for an individual related substance observed during routine stability testing of a batch for related substances -impurity 8 at 24 month stability interval.
FDA

Option Systems Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash, 0.3% P.C.M.X., 8 fl oz and 18 fl oz. bottles and 500, mL 800 mL, and 1000 mL pouches, ALSO labeled as STYLE Antibacterial Hand Soap, Inopak Ltd Ringwood, NJ --- NDC 5031-431-02

GMP Deviations; potential bacterial contamination may have been introduced to products through a contaminated diaphragm pump
FDA

Mild Healthcare Antibacterial Hand Soap, 6% P.C.M.X., 1000 mL and 2000 mL Disc Pump, 800 mL Universal Valve, and 1 gallon bottles, Inopak. Ltd, Ringwood, NJ 07456

GMP Deviations; potential bacterial contamination may have been introduced to products through a contaminated diaphragm pump.
FDA

Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Cherry Flavor, 1.745 g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz ( 296 mL) bottles, Labeled as a) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; NDC 6984238038, UPC 050428418321, b) Meijer, Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49544, NDC 4125038038, UPC 708820824294, c) Life Brand, Manufactured for: Shoppers Drug Mark/Pharmaprix Toronto, UPC 057800856405

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
FDA

Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 1.745g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) bottles, Labeled as a) CVS Health, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895; NDC 59779-667-38, UPC 05042842790; b) Swan Citroma, Distributed by: Vi-Jon One Swan Drive Smyrna, TN 37167, NDC 0869066738, UPC 308690667382; c) GoodSense, Distributed By: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc. Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-667-38, UPC 846036007374; d) Leader, Distributed By: Card

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
FDA

Choice Antibacterial Hand Soap, (ethyl alcohol 61%) 800 ml/ 27 fl oz, Universal Valve, Inopak LTD, Ringwood, NJ

GMP Deviations; potential bacterial contamination may have been introduced to products through a contaminated diaphragm pump.
FDA

Deferoxamine Mesylate for injection, USP, Single-use Vial, 500 mg/vial, 10 mL vial. Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous Use, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest IL USA, NDC 0406-2336-10.

CGMP Deviations: Firm failed to control impurity for color change at the API stage.
FDA

Sterile Water for Injection, USP Single Dose 100 mL vials, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA for Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990. NDC 50242-901-24

Non-Sterility: cracked or chipped glass at the neck of Sterile Water for Injection vials.
FDA

Acarbose Tablets, 25 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharm (Malta) Ltd., Birzebbugia BBG3000, Malta; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 16252-523-01.

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: An incorrect expiration date of July 2018 is printed on the product labeling rather than the correct expiration date of July 2017.
FDA

Ampicillin for Injection, USP, 500 mg per vial, single vial (NDC 0781-3407-78) packaged in 10-count shrink wrap packs (NDC 0781-3407-95), Rx only, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH or Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.

Labeling: Missing Label: customer complaint that some vials of ampicillin within the shrink wrap pack are missing labels.
FDA

Ketorolac Trom 30 mg/mL Injection, packaged in a) 1 mL vials, NDC 61786-0741-01 (Orig: 00548-9021-00), Ref: 33631 and b) 10 x 1 mL vials per tray, NDC 61786-0741-08 (Orig: 00548-9021-00), Ref: 33632, Rx only, Packaged by: RemedyRepack Inc, Indiana, PA 15704; Mfg by: Amphastar, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.

Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to the manufacturer's recall due to the presence of visible particulate in vials that has been identified as crystalline ketorolac calcium salt.

September 2017

FDA

Quillivant XR methylphenidate HCl, for extended-release oral suspension, 750mg/150 mL total volume (When constituted with 131 mL of water, 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL) when reconstituted, 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 24478-200-25.

Failed Dissolution Specifications
FDA

Quillivant XR methylphenidate HCl, for extended-release oral suspension, 600 mg/120 mL total volume (When constituted with 105 mL of water, 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL) when reconstituted, 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 24478-200-20.

Failed Dissolution Specifications
FDA

Aminocaproic Acid, USP (6-Aminohexanoic Acid) active pharmaceutical ingredient, packaged in a) 100 g jar (NDC 38779-0989-05, b) 1 kg jar (NDC 38779-0989-09), and 25 kg drum (NDC 38779-0989-07), Rx only, Packed by Medisca Inc., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, CAS: 60-32-1. 38779-0989-05; jar, 300 ml, white HDPE 38779-0989-07; drum, 15 gallon, Fiber 38779-0989-09; 2.8L, white, HDPE

CGMP Deviations: Product manufactured for Industrial Use but was labeled and distributed for Pharmacy Compounding Use.
FDA

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr) Rx Only Contains: 30 Patches Manufactured for: Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, FL 33186 By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186, NDC# 68968-5555-3

Defective Delivery System: Products no longer meet the release liner removal specification and/or z-statistic.
FDA

Fentanyl Citrate (Preservative Free) 10 mcg per mL (1,000 mcg per 100 mL) 100 mL total volume in a 100 mL LifeCare Bag in Sodium Chloride 0.9% Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Cleveland, MS 38732, NDC 61553-112-52.

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified- Diluent used to compound product expired prior to the expiration date assigned to the compounded product.
FDA

Activase (alteplase), 100 mg (58 million IU), Lyophilized vial, packaged with 1 single-dose 100ml vial of sterile water for Injection USP and one transfer device. Manufactured by: Genentech, Inc. 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 84080-4990. NDC: 50242-0085-27

Non-Sterility:presence of cracked or chipped glass at the neck of Sterile Water for Injection vials.
FDA

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr) Rx Only Contains: 30 Patches Manufactured for: Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, FL 33186 By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186, NDC# 68968-5554-3

Defective Delivery System: Products no longer meet the release liner removal specification and/or z-statistic.
FDA

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr) Rx Only Contains: 30 Patches Manufactured for: Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, FL 33186 By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186, NDC# 68968-5553-3

Defective Delivery System: Products no longer meet the release liner removal specification and/or z-statistic.
FDA

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr) Rx Only Contains: 30 Patches Manufactured for: Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, FL 33186 By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186, NDC# 68968-5552-3

Defective Delivery System: Products no longer meet the release liner removal specification and/or z-statistic.
FDA

HYDROmorphone HCl Injection, USP, 2 mg/mL, 1mL Single-use vial, packaged in cartons of 25 vials, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-3365-11 (carton) and 0409-3365-01(vial)

Lack of sterility assurance: resulting from use of a damaged sterilizing filter for nitrogen used in the manufacturing process.
FDA

Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) injection, USP, 4 mg/4 mL (1mg/mL), 4mL Fill in 5 mL Single dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-3375-04

Lack of sterility assurance: resulting from use of a damaged sterilizing filter for nitrogen used in the manufacturing process.
FDA

Fentanyl Citrate (Preservative Free) 20 mcg per mL (2,000 mcg per 100 mL) 100 mL total volume in a 100 mL LifeCare Bag in Sodium Chloride 0.9% Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Cleveland, MS 38732, NDC 61553-605-52

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified- Diluent used to compound product expired prior to the expiration date assigned to the compounded product.
FDA

Procrit (epoetin alfa), 10,000 units/mL, packaged in a) box of 6 single use 1 mL vials (NDC 59676-310-01), b) box of 25 single use 1 mL vials (NDC 59676-310-02), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Amgen, Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, Manufactured for: Janssen Products, LP Horsham, PA 19044

Presence of particulate matter: glass flakes identified as lamellae observed during a routine quality inspection.
FDA

L-Glutamine 100mg, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
FDA

Methylcobalamin 10mg, (10mg/ml), 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
FDA

Bevacizumab Prefilled 30g and 31 gram 1.25mg/0.05mL Syringes, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
FDA

Doctor Manzanilla Allergy & Decongestant Relief (diphenhydramine hydrochloride and phenylephrine hydrochloride) Syrup, 12.5 mg and 5 mg in each 5 mL, 4 fl oz. (118 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Midvalley Pharmaceuticals, Raymondville, TX 78580, UPC 7 62558 00204 1.

CGMP Deviations: Recall initiated as a precautionary measure due to a potential risk of product contamination with the bacteria B. cepacia.
FDA

B-Complex, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659,1 (877) BELLA.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility.