FDA Drug Recalls in 2017
1,073 recalls found
September 2017
Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4%, 10 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
ANDROPHARM STEN Z (2, 17a-Dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androst-1-en-3-one 10mg and 17b-hydroxy-2a, 17b-dimethyl-5a-androstan-3-one azine 10 mg) capsule, packaged in 60-count bottle, Andropharm.com, UPC: 6 42125 50294 8
Marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA: product label states it contains anabolic steroids.
Lidocaine Ophthalmic Gel 3.5%, 15mL bottles, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659,1(877) BELLA.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
MIC 25/50/50, 30mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
PF-Glutathione 200mg/ml, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659 1 (877) BELLA.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
Doctor Manzanilla Cough & Cold (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 00316 1.
CGMP Deviations: Recall initiated as a precautionary measure due to a potential risk of product contamination with the bacteria B. cepacia.
Vitamin A&D Ointment (petroleum 93.5%), Skin Protectant, NET Wt. 0.18 OZ (5g), Manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093 USA. NDC: 53329-090-16
Labeling Mixup; the individual A&D ointment foil packets are incorrectly labeled as petroleum jelly. The boxes and outer case are correctly labeled as A&D ointment.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Oral Solution 7.5 mg/325 mg per 15 mL (Cherry Flavored), 473 mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: VistaPharm, Inc. Largo, FL 33771 ---- NDC 66689-023-16
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified; product is incorrectly labeled as Class III controlled substance instead of Class II controlled substance
Ninjacof (Chlophedianol HCL 12.5 mg and Pyrilamine Maleate 12.5 mg) Oral Solution, 16 fl. oz. (473 mL), Cotton Candy Flavor, Manufactured for: Centurion Labs, LLC Birmingham, AL 35243 --- NDC 23359-032-16
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; potential B. cepacia contamination
Super Panther 7K Capsules 1250 mg blend, a) 1 count blister cards shipped in boxes of 30 (UPC# 6015577513247); and b) 6 count bottles (UPC# 601577513209), Distributed by SX Power CO., Brooklyn, NY
Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA;FDA analysis found product to be tainted with sildendafil and tadalafil
Ninjacof-A (Acetaminophen 160 mg, Chlophedianol HCL 12.5 mg and Pyrilamine Maleate 12.5 mg) Oral Solution, 16 fl. oz. (473 mL), Cotton Candy Flavor, Manufactured for: Centurion Labs, LLC Birmingham, AL 35243 --- NDC 23359-033-16
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; potential B. cepacia contamination
Methylcobalamin 10mg, (1mg/ml), 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
Mannitol 20%, 10 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
Phentermine, USP Capsules, 15 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Packaged By: Aidarex Pharmaceuticals, Corona, CA, MFG: KVK-TECH INC. Newtown. PA --- 33261-0361-30
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification; out-of-specification results for individual unknown impurities at the 30 month Room Temperature Retained Sample stability test
BevaDex (bevacizumab) 0.06mL Prefilled 32 g (1.25mg/1mg) Syringes, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659 (877) BELLA.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
New Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee, packaged in 13 gram red packets, and each box contains 25 packets, Made in Malaysia, USA Distributor: Bestherbscoffee LLC (USA), Email: bestherbscoffee@yahoo.com
Marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA: presence of undeclared desmethyl carbodenafil and undeclared milk.
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE TABLET, USP, 10 mg, 1000 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013, India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Montvale, NJ 07645, NDC 67877-199-10
PRESENCE OF FOREIGN TABLETS/CAPSULES: A 2.5 mg Amlodipine Besylate tablet was found co-mingled with 10 mg Amlodipine Besylate tablets in a bottle labeled as Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg.
ANDROPHARM M1 ALPHA (Methyl-1-Etiocholenolol-Epietiocholanollone 20 mg) capsule, packaged in 60-count bottle, Amazon.com, UPC 6 42125 50292 4
Marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA: product label states it contains anabolic steroids.
Fluorescein Sodium, 5mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
Magnesium Chloride 200mg, 30m L vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659, 1 (877) BELLA.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
B-Complex, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659,1 (877) BELLA.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
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.
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.
Paroxetine tablets USP, 30mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-099-06, UPC 3 6838209906 8
Presence of Foreign tablets/capsules: risperidone Tablets were found in bottle of paroxetine Tablets
Povidone Iodine, USP Prep Solution, 10%, packaged in 1 gallon bottle, OTC, Manufactured for PSS World Medical, Inc. Southpoint Blvd. Jacksonville, FL Made in Mexico, NDC 68345-350-09
Labeling: Label mix-up. Finished product Povidone iodine 7.5% was labeled as Povidone iodine 10% , the outer box had the correct label.
Famotidine for Oral Suspension USP, 40 mg/5 mL, 50 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa 403 722 INDIA, NDC 68180-150-01
CGMP Deviations
Curcumin Emulsion 10mg/ml Injection, Sterile 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For Slow IV Administration, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use by ImprimisRx, Irvine, CA
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipient; non-pharmaceutical grade PEG 40 Castor Oil was used due to a mislabeling by the supplier
Timolol-Brimonidine-Dorzolamide-Latanoprost (0.5/0.15/2/0.005)% Ophthalmic Drops, Sterile 5ml Bottle, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use, imprimisRx, Irvine, CA
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipient; non-pharmaceutical grade PEG 40 Castor Oil was used due to a mislabeling by the supplier
Propafenone Hydrochloride tablets, 150 mg, packaged in 10 x 10 unit dose cards (100-count box), Rx only, Manufactured By: Watson Pharmaceuticals 311 Bonnie Circle Corona, CA 92880, NDC 63739-509-10
Failed moisture limits: Out of specification for moisture content.
Timolol-Latanoprost PF Solution (0.5-0.005)%, Ophthalmic Drops, Sterile 5ml Bottle, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use, imprimisRx, Irvine, CA
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipient; non-pharmaceutical grade PEG 40 Castor Oil was used due to a mislabeling by the supplier
Latanoprost PF Solution, 0.005%, Ophthalmic Drops in Sterile 5ml Bottles, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use, imprimisRx, Irvine, CA
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipient; non-pharmaceutical grade PEG 40 Castor Oil was used due to a mislabeling by the supplier
Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution, 100 mg/ 5 mL (20 mg/mL), packaged in a 1 oz. bottle containing 30 mL with an oral syringe, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Tris Pharma, Inc. Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852, NDC 27808-082-01
Defective container: Oral solution leaking from container.
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension, USP, 250/62.5 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when reconstituted) bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Cipla Ltd. at Medispray Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Kundaim Goa, India; Manufactured For: Wockhardt USA, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 60432-065-00.
Presence of Foreign Substance: customer complaint of blue foreign material identified as a portion of a nitrile glove was discovered in product.
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30 mg/mL, packaged in 1 mL single-dose vials, Rx only, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, NDC 0548-9021-00
Crystallization: Particulate matter (Ketorolac Calcium Salt) was observed from several lots of retained samples.
August 2017
Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 15 mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, Distributed by Truxton, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 08031, NDC 0463-6160-10
Labeling: Labeled Error on Declared Strength; report of a 1000 ct bottle labeled as Phenobarbital 15 mg tablets actually contained 30 mg tablets
Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 60 mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, Distributed by Truxton, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 08031, NDC 0463-6151-10
Labeling: Label Mixup; potentially mislabeled
Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 100 mg, a) 100 count bottles (NDC 0463-6152-01), b) 1000 count bottles (NDC 0163-6152-10), Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, Distributed by Truxton, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 08031
Labeling: Label Mixup; potentially mislabeled
Amitriptyline HCL Tablets, USP 50 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Huntsville, AL 35811, Distributed by: Truxton, Inc. Bellmawr, NJ 08031, NDC: 0463-6352-10
Labeling: Label Mixup; potentially mislabeled
Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 15 mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, Distributed by Truxton, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 08031, NDC 0463-6160-10
Labeling: Label Mixup; potentially mislabeled
Rugby Diocto Syrup, Docusate Sodium 60 mg/15 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Rugby Laboratories, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150. NDC: 0536-1001-85
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
CaverFlo Natural Herbal Coffee, 25 g, supplied in boxes of 10 packets, manufacture for Caverflo Texas Trading -- UPC: 9555671709987
Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA; FDA analysis result found product to contain sildenafil, tadalafil and undeclared milk
Rugby Senexon Liquid Natural Vegetable Stimulant,(Sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz (237 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, ?Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 --- NDC 0536-1000-59
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
Major Senna Syrup Natural Vegetable Laxative, Sennoside 8.8 mg, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC: 00904-6289-09
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
Phentermine Capsules, 15 mg, a) 7-count bottle (NDC 55289-791-07), b) 14-count bottle ( NDC 55289-791-14), c) 21-count bottle (NDC 55289-791-21), d) 30-count bottle (NDC 55289-791-30), e) 60-count bottle (NDC 55289-791-60), Packaged by PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated, Oklahoma City, OK. 73127 Mfg: KVK-Tech, Inc. Newtown, PA 18940
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification results for individual unknown impurities at 30th month Room Temperature Retained Sample stabilities test .
Rugby Aller-chlor (Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, USP), 2 mg, 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA --- NDC: 0536-1025-47
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
Rugby Diocto Liquid, Docusate Sodium 50 mg/ 5 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 --- NDC: 0536-0590-85
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
Phenobarbital Tablets USP, 30 mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, Distributed by Truxton, Inc., Bellmawr, NJ 08031, NDC 0463-6145-10
Labeling: Label Mixup; potentially mislabeled
Beautipharm Body Moisturizing Balm SPF 10 (Octocrylene 4% and Octyl methoxycinnamide 4%) Body Lotion, 8.3 oz. Net. Wt. 250 ml bottle, Art. 03150 Made in Germany, Doctor Eckstein, Linde Eckstein GMBH Co. Kg, 90522 Oberasbach, Germany. UPC 4 035219 031503.
Subpotent Drug: products are labeled as having SPF 10 protection; however, this claim cannot be 100% guaranteed.
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP in 1000 mL Single Dose Flexible Container, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA --- NDC# 0409-7983-09
Presence of Particulate Matter; stainless steel
Entecavir Tablets 0.5 mg, 30 tablets per container, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854. By: Hetero Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherla, Mahaboob Nagar - 509 301, India. NDC 31722-833-30
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: single unknown impurity OOS 0.33% (Limit:NMT 0.20%W/W) at the three month stability point.