FDA Drug Recalls in 2017
1,073 recalls found
August 2017
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Inj., USP 50 mL Single-dose, 50 mEq (1 mEq/mL) 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL), Rx Only, Mfd by Hospira, INC, Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC: 0409-6625-02
Lack of Sterility Assurance
Alka-Seltzer Original ( 325 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1916 mg Analgesic, Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 12-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 016500040194
Defective Container: Confirmed customer compliant of small holes or cracks in the foil of blister packs.
Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution, packaged in a 10 fl. oz. (296 mL) glass bottle, OTC, labeled as: a) GoodSense Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Saline Laxative Very Low Sodium, UPC# 846036007381, NDC 50804-686-38, Distributed by: Geiss, Desitin &Dunn, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269; b) Premier Value Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution saline laxative very low sodium, UPC# 840986010255, NDC 68016-826-38, Distributed by: Chain Drug Consortium, Boca Raton, FL 33431; c) Swan Very Low Sodium Citroma Magne
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: product was found to contain mold, identified as Rhinocladiella similis.
Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 600 mg, 500-count bottle (Capsule Shaped), Rx only, Manufactured for: Time Cap Labs, Inc., 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NJ 11735, USA, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No. L-82, L-83 Verna Indl. Estate, Verna, Goa-403 722, India, NDC 49483-603-50
Presence of foreign tablets/capsules: Ibuprofen Tablets USP, 600 mg bottles were found to contain some Ibuprofen Tablets USP 800 mg.
Amantadine HCl Capsules, USP, 100 mg, Rx Only, 50 Capsules (5x10) Unit Dose Cartons, Manufactured for: AvKARE Inc, Pulaski, TN 38478 --- NDC: 50268-0069-15
Labeling; Label Mix up; cartons labeled as Amantadine HCl 100 mg Capsules contain unit dose blister cards of Cyclobenzaprine HCl Tablet, USP 5 mg
Potassium Phosphates Inj., USP, 45 mM (3 mM P/mL) Also contains: 66 mEq K+ (4.4 mEq/mL) 15 mL, Single-dose, Caution: Must Be Diluted, Rx Only, Mfd by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC: 0409-7295-01
Lack of Sterility Assurance
Lactulose Solution, USP, 10 g/15 mL, dose cups delivers 15 mL packaged in 50-unit dose cups per case, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33771, NDC 66689-038-50
Microbial contamination of non-sterile product: product failed Total Yeast/Mold Count specification.
Famotidine USP 20 mg, 30 tablets bottle, Rx, PKG By; PD Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK 73127 --- NDC 55289-765-30
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specification: out of specification for tablet weight.
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.021% (0.63 mg/3mL), packaged in 5 pouches of 5 x 3mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials For Inhalation per carton, Rx only, Mfd. for: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Mfd. by: Cipla Ltd., Verna, Goa INDIA, NDC 0591-3467-53.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: high out of specification results for related compound D.
Lactulose Solution, USP, 20 g/30 mL, dose cups delivers 30 mL packaged 50-unit dose cups per case, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33771, NDC 66689-038-01
Microbial contamination of non-sterile product: product failed Total Yeast/Mold Count specification.
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 200 mg (20 mg/mL) Quelicin Multiple-dose vial, 10 mL, For I.V. or I.M. use. a.) one vial (NDC: 0409-6629-02), b.) 25 vial carton (NDC: 0409-6629-25).
Lack of Sterility Assurance
Famotidine Tablets USP, 20 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Sellersville, PA --- NDC 0172-5728-60
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specification; out of specification for tablet weight
Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, a.) 100-count bottle (NDC 68382-033-01) b.) 500-count bottle (NDC 68382-033-05), Rx only, manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals, Pennington, NJ 07054
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Testosterone Cypionate + Progesterone, 200 mg/ 2.5 mg/mL ,10 mL amber glass vials, Rx Only, Compounded by AXIA Pharmaceutical, Los Angeles, CA 90025
CGMP Deviations
Carbamazepine Oral Suspension, USP. 100 mg/5 mL, 5 mL Unit Dose Cups, Rx Only, Pkg: Precision Dose, Inc., S. Beloit, IL 61080, NDC 68094-301-59.
Labeling Error: Label mix-up. Products' unit dose cups are correctly labeled, but the product carton lists incorrect volume and NDC.
Pravastatin Sodium Tablets, USP, 10 mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 55111-229-90) and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 55111-229-05), Rx only, Manufactured by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally - 500 090 INDIA; Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 USA.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: high out of specification results for related impurity for lot C700220.
Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release Tablets, USP, 125 mg, 100-count bottle Rx only, Manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals, Pennington, NJ 07054, NDC 68382-031-01
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Neut Sodium Bicarbonate 4% (2.4 mEq) Additive Solution 5 mL , a.) Single-dose vial (NDC 0409-6609-02), b.) 25 vial carton (NDC 0409-6609-25), Rx Only, Mfd by Hospira, INC, Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
Lack of Sterility Assurance
Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release Tablets, USP, 250 mg 100-count bottle (NDC 68382-032-01), b.) 500-count bottle (NDC 68382-032-05),Rx only, Manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals, Pennington, NJ 07054
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Cyclobenzaprine HCl Tablets, USP, 5 mg, 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose Cartons, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE Inc, Pulaski, TN 38478 --- NDC: 50268-0190-15
Labeling; Label Mix up; cartons labeled as Amantadine HCl 100 mg Capsules contain unit dose blister cards of Cyclobenzaprine HCl Tablet, USP 5 mg
Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength (500 mg Aspirin (NSAID), 1985 mg Analgesic Sodium bicarbonate/Antacid, 1000 mg Anhydrous Citric Acid) Effervescent Tablets, 24-count carton, Made in Germany, Distributed by Bayer HealthCare, LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 016500044048
Defective Container: Confirmed customer compliant of small holes or cracks in the foil of blister packs.
fentaNYL 10 mcg/mL PF in Sodium Chloride 250 mL (Total Dose=2500 mcg), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0229-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
Potassium Chloride 20 meq Added to Sodium Chloride 0.9% 250 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0832-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
BUPIVacaine HCl 0.1% PF (From 0.75%) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL Bag, Preservative Free (Waste From 250 mL Bag), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0060-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
NORepinephrine 4 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL from Stock, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0771-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
PHENYLephrine 10 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL bag, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 ---- NDC# 70004-0811-59
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
fentaNYL as citrate 5 mcg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1 mL in Single Dose syringe, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0225-24
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
ePHEDrine Sulfate 5 mg/mL in NS 5 mL Fill in 12 mL Syringe (25 mg), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0600-11
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
morphine sulfate 1 mg per mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, (Total morphine Dose 100 mg/100 mL), Total Volume 100 mL Single Dose Container bag, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205, (877) 550-5059; labeled as a) NDC: 70004-0100-59; b) NDC: 70004-100-58.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product made with recalled 0.9% sodium chloride bags which have the potential to leak.
PHENYLephrine HCl 10 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag, Preservative Free, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0811-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
MAGNESIUM Sulfate 4 g added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Total Approximate Volume 108 mL (does not include mfg. overfill) Single Dose Container bag, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205 (877) 550-5059; NDC: 70004-0737-32.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product made with recalled 0.9% sodium chloride bags which have the potential to leak.
Hydromorphone 0.5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1 mL Fill in 3 mL BD syringe, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0302-05
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
fentaNYL 2 mcg/mL + BUPIvacaine 0.1% PF in 0.9% NS 250 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0230-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
PHENYLephrine 50 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0820-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
fentaNYL 10 mcg/mL PF in NS 1 mL Fill in 3 mL syringe, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0229-05
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
fentaNYL 2 mcg/mL + BUPIvacaine 0.125% PF in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0254-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
ceFAZolin 3 g added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Total Approximate Volume 115 mL Single Dose Container bag, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205 (877) 550-5059; NDC: 70004-0524-32.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product made with recalled 0.9% sodium chloride bags which have the potential to leak.
fentaNYL (as citrate) 10 mcg per mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, (Total fentaNYL Dose 1,000 mcg/100 mL), Total Volume 100 mL Single Dose Container bag, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205 (877) 550-5059; NDC: 70004-0202-32.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product made with recalled 0.9% sodium chloride bags which have the potential to leak.
BUPIVacaine HCl 0.125% In 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Bag, Preservative Free (Total Dose Bupivacaine 312.5 mg per 250 mL), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0062-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
fentaNYL (as citrate) 5 mcg/mL In 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Bag (Total fentaNYL Dose 1250 mcg/ 250 mL), Preservative Free, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0201-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
fentaNYL 2 mcg/mL+Bupivacaine 0.0625% PF in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 ---- NDC# 70004-0226-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
Diltiazem 125 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 1 mg per mL, Total Volume 125 mL Single Dose Container bag, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205 (877) 550-5059; NDC: 70004-0541-35.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product made with recalled 0.9% sodium chloride bags which have the potential to leak.
PHENYLephrine 200 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0815-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
BUPIVacaine HCl 0.2% IN 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag Preservative Free (Total Dose Bupivacaine 500 mg per 250 mL), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0066-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
fentaNYL 2 mcg/mL + Ropivacaine 0.2% PF in NS 250 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0260-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
fentaNYL (as citrate) 10 mcg per mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0202-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
PHENYLephrine 20 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0816-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
Potassium Chloride 40 meq Added to Sodium Chloride 0.9% 250 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 ---- NDC# 70004-0833-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
PHENYLephrine HCl 60 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0809-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.
PHENYLephrine 40 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0812-40
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.