FDA Drug Recalls in 2021

1,016 recalls found

December 2021

FDA

Rompe Pecho Max Multi-Symptoms Maximum Strength, 8 Fl. Oz. (237 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166 UPC 0 00856 00309 5, NDC 58593-828-08

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products
FDA

Penicillin V Potassium for Oral Solution, USP 125 mg (200,000 U) per 5 mL a) 100 mL (NDC 00093-4125-73) and b) 200 mL (NDC 00093-4125-74) (when mixed) bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454

Subpotent
FDA

Hand Sanitizer Foam (ethyl alcohol), 62% v/v, packaged in a) 1.5 Oz. cans, NDC 53329-970-12; b) 8 Oz. (227 g) cans, NDC 53329-970-08; and c) 16 Oz. (453 g) cans, NDC 53329-970-06; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093.

Defective Container: Customer complaints for leaking bottles and dispensing issues.
FDA

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 60 mg, 500 Tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 NDC 0904-6979-40

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
FDA

Moxifloxacin, 1 mg/mL, 1mL in 2mL vial, solution for intracameral injection, 10 vials/carton, Rx only, Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112, (800) 292-6772, NDC 71449-096-42

Labeling: Label Mix-up: Vials labeled as moxifloxacin 1 mg/mL may actually contain moxifloxacin 5 mg/mL
FDA

Rompe Pecho Ex Expectorant, packaged in a) 4 Fl. Oz. (118 mL) bottles NDC 58593-829-04 and b) 6 Fl. Oz. (178 mL) bottles NDC 58593-829-06, Distributed by Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products
FDA

Rompe Pecho CF Cold & Flu Advanced Formula, 6 Fl. oz. (178 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166, NDC 58593-235-06

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products
FDA

Rompe Pecho DM, 6 Fl Oz (178 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166, NDC 58593-275-06

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products
FDA

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP 4% (40 mg/mL), 50 mL glass bottles, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma Inc., Buena, NJ 08310, NDC 52565-009-50

Superpotent Drug
FDA

Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 40 mg/12.5 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. NDC: 13668-159-30

Superpotent; Hydrochlorothiazide
FDA

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP 4% (40 mg/mL), 50 mL glass bottles, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma Inc., Buena, NJ 08310, NDC 52565-009-50

CGMP Deviations: Lots recalled because they were manufactured at the same facility using the same components as the products that had cracked seals in caps that were found to be superpotent.
FDA

B-Complex, injection, 1 mL vials, Rx only, Cape Drugs 1384 Cape St. Claire Road Annapolis, MD 21409

Lack of Processing Controls
FDA

Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1%/5% 25 g jars, Rx only, Mfg by TOLMAR Inc. Fort collins, CO 80526, NDC 0781-7263-68

Superpotent Drug
FDA

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP 4% (40 mg/mL), 50 mL glass bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma Inc., Buena, NJ 06310, Distributed by: McKesson Corporation dba Sky Packaging, 497 Southridge Blvd, Suite 101, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 63739-997-64.

CGMP Deviations: Lots recalled because they were manufactured at the same facility using the same components as the products that had cracked seals in caps that were found to be superpotent.
FDA

Methylcobalamin 12mg/ml injection, 1 mL vials, Rx only, Cape Drugs 1384 Cape St. Claire Road Annapolis, MD 21409

Lack of Processing Controls
FDA

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution, 1.5% w/w, packaged in 150 mL bottles, Rx only, Mfg: SOLA Pharmaceuticals Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 68788-7707-01

Defective container: Out of specification for container integrity leading to bottles leaking.
FDA

12 HR Allergy & Congestion Relief Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg Antihistamine I Nasal Decongestant, 20 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43107, Made in India, NDC 70000-0518-1.

Failed dissolution specifications
FDA

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg/325 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Central Islip, NY 11722, NDC 31722-997-01.

Product Mix-up
FDA

Antihistamine & Nasal Decongestant, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy & Congestion, 12 Hour, 30 Tablets, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, www.rugbylaboratories.com. NDC 0638-1242-07.

Failed dissolution specifications
FDA

Antihistamine & Nasal Decongestant, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy & Congestion, 12 Hour, 20 Tablets, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, www.rugbylaboratories.com. NDC 0536-1242-34.

Failed dissolution specifications
FDA

VANComycin 1g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (Injection for Intravenous Use Only), 260 mL per bag, Rx Only, This is a Compounded Drug, Hospital/Office Use Only, Apollo Care 3801 Mojave Ct, Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-254-25

Crystallization: Product appears to be turbid.
FDA

AmericanScreening HAND SANITIZER (ethyl alcohol 70%) ANTIMICROBIAL FORMULA Vitamin E & Moisturizer, 8 FL OZ (237 mL) bottle with either a black or clear top, Distributed by American Screening LLC Shreveport, LA, 71106 UPC 8 40050 51579 2

Labeling Not Elsewhere Classified: Hand sanitizer packaged in containers resembling drinking water bottles.
FDA

Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg/ Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended Release Tablets USP Allergy & Congestion, 20 Tablets, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 43598-823-14.

Failed dissolution specifications
FDA

Allergy & Congestion Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 20 Extended-Release Tablets, Distributed by: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-7388-5.

Failed dissolution specifications
FDA

Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy and Congestion, 30 Tablets, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc., Princeton, NJ, 08640, Made in India NDC Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, Product of India, NDC 43598-823-31.

Failed dissolution specifications
FDA

Allergy & Congestion Relief Allergy Relief D, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg/ Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended Release Tablets, 20 extended-release tablets, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, Made in India, NDC 69842-249-20

Failed dissolution specifications
FDA

Allergy Relief D Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets, 30 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed By CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02985, Made in India, NDC 69842-249-30

Failed dissolution specifications
FDA

Allergy Relief D Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets, USP, 30 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed By Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, Product of India, NDC 49035-273-30.

Failed dissolution specifications
FDA

Ascorbic Acid Solution for Injection, 500 mg/mL, 50 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For IM, IV or SC Use Only, Rx only, ASP Cares, 2414 Babcock Rd Ste #106, San Antonio, TX 78229 NDC 72833-690-50

Lack of Assurance of Sterility
FDA

Methylcobalamin Solution for Injection, 1 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For IM, SC or IV Use Only, Rx only, ASP Cares2414 Babcock Rd Ste #106, San Antonio, TX 78229 NDC 72833-565-30

Lack of Assurance of Sterility
FDA

Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP, 40 mg/0.4 mL, Single-Dose Syringes with Automatic Safety Device, For Subcutaneous Injection, Rx Only; 0.4 mL Syringes, Manufactured for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 00781-3246-02; Carton (10 x 0.4 mL Syringes), Manufactured by Shenzhen Techdow Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province 518057, China for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 00781-3246-64

Temperature Abuse; temperature excursion during shipping
FDA

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 50 mL ADD-Vantage Unit, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, INC., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-7100-68/0409-7100-66

Lack of sterility assurance: bag has the potential to leak.
FDA

Biotin Solution for Injection, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Sterile, For IM or IV use only, Rx only ASP Cares, 2414 Babcock Rd Ste #106, San Antonio, TX 78229 NDC 72833-0589-30

Lack of Assurance of Sterility
FDA

Tydemy (drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol & levomefolate calcium tablets, 3 mg/0.03 mg/0.451 mg and levomefolate calcium tablets, 0.451 mg), packaged in cartons containing 3 wallets of 28 Tablets each, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United Stated, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur, (M.P.) - 454775, India, 244896, The individual wallet NDC 68180-904-11 and the carton NDC 68180-904-13.

Subpotent Drug
FDA

Topiramate Tablets, USP 50 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories LTD, Ind. Area. Meerut Road, Ghaziabad -201 003, India. Manufactured for: Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 06815, NDC 29300-116-05.

Discoloration
FDA

Butalbital, APAP, Caf 50/325/40 Tablet, packaged in a) 12-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-09, barcode 083929164865; b) 20-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-01, barcode 083921157837; c) 30-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-02, barcode 083922165687, d) 60-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-03, barcode 083923153776, e) 90-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-04, barcode 083924152889, f) 120-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-07, barcode 083927153735. Westminster Pharmaceuticals LLC, Rx only, Packaged by Bryant Ranch Pr

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: the controlled substance classification "CIII" is missing on the label
FDA

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP, 1.5 w/w, 5 fl oz (150 mL) plastic bottles, Rx only, Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey, 08310, NDC 70512-025-05.

Defective Container
FDA

Carvedilol Tablets, USP, 6.25 mg, 500 Tablets bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc., 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520, Made in India, NDC 65862-143-05

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
FDA

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP, 1.5 w/w, 5 fl oz (150 mL) plastic bottles, Rx only, Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey, 08310, NDC 52565-002-05

Defective Container
FDA

Butalbital, APAP, Caf 50/325/40 Tablets, packaged in a) 12-count bottles, NDC: 63629-8392-09, barcode 083929152151; b) 60-count bottles, NDC: 63629-8392-03, barcode 083923152614; c) 90-count bottles, NDC:63629-8392-04, barcode 083924152614, Lannett Company Inc; Rx only, Packaged by Bryant Ranch Prepack, Burbank, CA 91504.

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: the controlled substance classification "CIII" is missing on the label

November 2021

FDA

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 oz) can, labeled as (a) Product of Ireland 86940418; (b)Product of Finland 20006106; Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland, UPC 3 11017 41009 7, NDC 11523-0777-2.

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
FDA

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) LIQUID SPRAY NET WT150g (5.3 OZ) can, Labeled as (a) Product of Finland 20006101, (b) Product of Ireland 87022897, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 3 11017 41005 9, NDC 11523-0165-3.

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
FDA

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) DEODORANT POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, labeled as (a) UPC 3 11017-410-00 4, NDC 11523-4162-1, Product of Finland 86568411; (b) UPC 3 11017 41000 4, NDC 11523-4162-1, Product of Finland 20006105; Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981

cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene.
FDA

LOTRIMIN AF, (Miconazole nitrate 2%), Jock Itch, Powder Spray, NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Spain, NDC 11523-4140-2. UPC 3 11017 41031 8

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
FDA

LOTRIMIN AF (Miconazole nitrate 2%) Deodorant Powder Spray NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Spain, NDC 11523-1272-2 UPC 3 11017 41023 3

cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene.
FDA

Lotrimin AF (Tolnaftate 1%) Daily Prevention deodorant powder spray, NET WT 160g (5.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland, UPC 0 41100 58720 6, NDC 11523-0010-2.

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
FDA

LOTRIMIN AF (Tolnaftate 1%) DAILY PREVENTION deodorant powder spray NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland, UPC 0 41100 59036 7, NDC 11523-0010-1.

cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene.
FDA

LOTRIMIN AF (Miconazole nitrate 2%) Deodorant Powder Spray, NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Spain, NDC 11523-1272-2 UPC 3 11017 41023 3

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
FDA

LOTRIMIN AF (Tolnaftate 1%) DAILY PREVENTION deodorant powder spray, NET WT 160g (5.6 OZ) can, packaged as (a) single pack, UPC 0 41100 58720 6, NDC 11523-0010-2; (b) 3-pack, UPC 0 41100 58961 3; Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland,

cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene.
FDA

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) DEODORANT POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 3 11017 41000 4, NDC 11523-4162-1, Product of Finland 20006105

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene