FDA Drug Recalls in 2023
1,252 recalls found
December 2023
NYSTATIN 5BU, Activity (as is): 6482 Units/mg, bulk powder container, Rx Only, For Prescription Compounding, Fagron, Inc. - 2400 Pilot Knob Rd. St Paul, MN 55120. NDC 51552-0041-5 Bar code 3 51552 00415 3
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: Assay value on the label is incorrect.
NYSTATIN 500 MU, Activity (as is): 6482 Units/mg, bulk powder container, Rx Only, For Prescription Compounding, Fagron, Inc. - 2400 Pilot Knob Rd. St Paul, MN 55120. NDC 51552-0041-3, Bar code 3 51552 00413 9
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: Assay value on the label is incorrect.
Phenytoin Oral Suspension, USP, 100 mg/4 mL, packaged in packaged in 4 mL unit dose cups (NDC 0904-7079-24), 50 per case (NDC 0904-7079-57), Rx only, Major Pharmaceuticals Livonia, MI 48152
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications
Odor-Eaters Spray Powder, Tolnaftate 1% Antifungal, packaged in a) 4 oz. aerosol cans (UPC 0 41388 0041 2, NDC 10157-4645-1) and b) 5.3 oz. aerosol cans (UPC 0 41388 00411 2, NDC 10157-4645-2) Blistex P.O. Box 5392, Oak Brook, IL 60522-5392.
Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene
NYSTATIN 2 BU, Activity (as is): 6482 Units/mg, bulk powder container, Rx Only, For Prescription Compounding, Fagron, Inc. - 2400 Pilot Knob Rd. St Paul, MN 55120. NDC 51552-0041-4, Bar code 3 51552 00414 6
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: Assay value on the label is incorrect.
NYSTATIN 150 MU, Activity (as is): 6482 Units/mg, bulk powder container, Rx Only, For Prescription Compounding, Fagron, Inc. - 2400 Pilot Knob Rd. St Paul, MN 55120. NDC 51552-0041-1, Bar code 3 51552 00411 5
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: Assay value on the label is incorrect.
Selenium Sulfide 2.25% Shampoo, 180mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Bi-Coastal Pharma Int. LLC, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702, NDC 42582-900-06.
CGMP Deviations: Stability data does not support expiry date.
TING 2% Miconazole Nitrate Athlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Powder, NET WT 4.5 oz (128 g) cans, Distributed by: Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare company, Tarrytown, NY 10591, UPC 363736532611.
Chemical Contamination; presence of benzene.
THE ROCK, Male Sexual Performance Enhancement Capsules, 1200 mg, 1 count blister card, Distributed by Steele Productions: Hallandale, FL 33008 UPC 6 61799 95052 7
Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA analysis found the product to be tainted with Sildenafil an ingredient found in an FDA approved product for the treatment of male sexual enhancement, making this an unapproved drug.
Liothyronine Sodium Tablets, USP 5 mcg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191, (U.T. of D & NH), India. NDC 62756-589-88
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Votrient (pazopanib) 200 mg tablets, 120-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Siegried Barbera, S.L., Barbera del Valles, Spain, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., East Hanover, N.J. 07936, NDC 0078-1077-66
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Penicillamine Tablets USP 250 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, MD 21202 Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Nagpur-441 108, India, NDC# 70748-153-01
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Trospium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, 60 mg, 30 Capsules per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Sidmak Laboratories (India) Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. 20, Pharmacity, Selaqui Industrial Area, Dehradun-248 197 Uttarakhand, India Distributed By: Padagis, Allegan, MI 49010. NDC: 0574-0118-30
Failed Tablets/Capsules specifications; missing/broken/extra tablets within the capsules
Dr. Ergin's SugarMD, ADVANCED GLUCOSE SUPPORT Capsules, Dietary Supplement, helps support healthy glucose levels a) 60 count (UPC 1 95893 92767 8), b) 120 count (UPC 1 95893 54697 8), c) 180 count (UPC 1 95893 99957 6) bottles, Manufactured for SUGARMDS LLC, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
MARKETED WITHOUT AN APPROVED NDA/ANDA: Product found to be tainted with metformin and glyburide
buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR) 200 mg, 60 Tablets bottle, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India NDC 47335-738-86
Failed Dissolution Specifications
LET Gel (Lidocaine HCL/Epinephrine Bitartrate/Tetracaine HCL 4%/0.18%/0.5% Topical Gel), Single-use Topical Syringe, 3mL syringe, 10/pack, Rx only, Carie Boyd Pharmaceuticals, 8400 Esters Blvd, Ste# 190, Irving, TX 75063, NDC73271-1003-1
Product Mix-up: Incorrect Product Formulation
ceFAZolin sodium in Sterile Water for injection, Injectable Solution, 1g/10mL (0.1 g per mL), Syringe, Rx only, Wells Pharma, NDC 73702-131-10
Lack of assurance of sterility.
KinderMed INFANTS' PAIN & FEVER Acetaminophen, 160 mg per 5 mL bottles, Oral Suspension, Organic Cherry Flavor, 2 FL OZ (59 mL), Distributed By: KinderFarms, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, NDC 82673-096-02, UPC 850001805698.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
ROPivacaine HCl 0.2% PF in Sodium Chloride 1,000 mg/500 mL (2 mg per mL) Injection, 500 mL bags, Rx only, STAQ Pharma Inc. 14135 E 42nd Ave, Unit 50, Denver, Colorado 80239, NDC 73177-0109-26,
STAQ Pharma Inc. received consumer complaints related to leaking bags and other potential bag concerns. Upon investigation, they determine the source of the issue was with the bag manufacturer who released bags Lot # 134142-001A which had failed internal QC tests for leaks.
Ondansetron Injection, USP, 4 mg/2 mL (2 mg/mL), 2 mL per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA. Manufactured by: Baxter Pharmaceuticals India Private Ltd, Ahmedabad 382213, India. NDC 36000-012-25
Failed pH Specifications
SANDIMMUNE Oral Solution (cyclosporine oral solution, USP) 100 mg/mL, 50 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: DELPHARM Huningue S.A.S., Huningue, France, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936. NDC 0078-0110-22
Crystallization: bottles of Sandimmune Oral Solution were determined to contain crystals
KinderMed KIDS' PAIN & FEVER Acetaminophen, 160 mg per 5 mL bottles, Oral Suspension, Organic Cherry Flavor, 4 FL OZ (118 mL), Distributed By: KinderFarms, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, NDC 82673-097-04, UPC 850001805728.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 30 mg, a)30-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0084-1, b)100-count bottle, NDC#:60505-0084-2, c)1000-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0084-4, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Out of specification (OOS) results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine
PAROXETINE tablets, USP, 10 mg, Packaged as a) 30-count bottle, NDC 60429-734-30; b) 90-count bottle NDC 60429-734-90; c)1000-count bottle, NDC 60429-734-10; Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Manufacturer Apotex Inc. recalling lots due to Out of specification results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine
Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 10 mg a) 30-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0097-1; b) 100-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0097-2; c) 1000-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0097-4, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Out of specification (OOS) results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine
PAROXETINE tablets, USP, 40 mg, Packaged as a) 30-count bottle, NDC 60429-737-30; b) 90-count bottle NDC 60429-737-90; c)1000-count bottle, NDC 60429-737-10; Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Manufacturer Apotex Inc. recalling lots due to Out of specification results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine
Artri King Reforzado con Origa y Omega 3 tablets, packaged in 100-count bottles, Manufactured by: Plantas medicinales de Mexico, Melchol Ocampo # 65 Local D, Delegacion Xochimilco CP 16800, Mexico DF, UPC 7 501031 111138
Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA: products found to contain undeclared diclofenac.
Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 20 mg, a) 100-count bottle, NDC#:60505-0083-2; b) 1000-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0083-4 Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Out of specification (OOS) results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine
Tropicamide 1% (10mg/mL), Cyclopentolate 1% (10mg/mL), Phenylephrine 2.5% (25mg/mL), Ketorolac 0.5% (5mg/mL), 5 mL bottles, For Topical Ophthalmic Use Only, Not for IV Use, This is a Compounded Drug, Hospital & Office Use Only, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 E 34th St N Wichita, KS 67226. NDC 71266-8240-01
Labeling: Label Mix-Up: The label of a dropper bottle mistakenly states the container is a 0.5mL single-use syringe instead of a 5 mL dropper
Naproxen Tablets, USP 250mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-188-01.
Labeling: Label Mix-Up-Indomethacin bottles may be labeled as Naproxen
Testosterone Gel, 1.62% CIII (Alcohol 80% v/v), packaged in 30 unit-dose packets per carton, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0591-2926-30
OOS for viscosity
Indomethacin 25mg Capsules, USP, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-406-01
Labeling: Label Mix-Up-Indomethacin bottles may be labeled as Naproxen
Reumo Flex caplets, packaged in 30-count boxes, Manufactured by: Grupo Yepenza de Mexico, SA de CV, Comerciantes 5824 Col Arcos de Guadalupe, Zapopan Jal Mexico, UPC 7 502214 014598
Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA: products found to contain undeclared diclofenac.
PAROXETINE tablets, USP, 20 mg, Packaged as a) 90-count bottle NDC 60429-735-90; b)1000-count bottle, NDC 60429-735-10; Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Manufacturer Apotex Inc. recalling lots due to Out of specification results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine
Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, NDC#:60505-0101-4 Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Out of specification (OOS) results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine
Aminocaproic Acid Oral Solution, 0.25 grams/mL, Rx only, packaged in 8 Fl. Oz. (236.5 mL) HDPE bottles, Manufactured for: VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33771, UAS, NDC 66689-330-08
Failed Excipient Specifications: high content of ethylene glycol (EG)
VITRAKVI (larotractenib) oral solution, 20mg/mL, 100 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Whippany, NJ 07981. NDC 50419-392-01
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: microbial contamination identified as Penicillium brevicompactum observed during routine ongoing stability testing
Kuka Flex Forte caplets, packaged in 30-count bottles, Manufactured by: Kukamonga, Gonzalez Ortega No 170 Col Centro, 44100 Guadalajara Jal, UPC 0736640810265
Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA: products found to contain undeclared diclofenac.
November 2023
ELCYS (cysteine hydrochloride injection), USP, 500 mg/10mL (50 mg/mL), 10x10 mL Single Dose Sterile Vials, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Rx Only, Manufactured and Distributed by Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645, (Vial: NDC 51754-1007-1; Carton: 51754-1007-3).
Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone
Lisinopril Tablets USP 20 mg, packaged in a) 15-count blister card (NDC 0615-7718-05), b) 30-count blister card (NDC 0615-8255-39), Rx only, Mfd By Lupin, PKG by Vangard Glasgow, KY 42141.
Presence of Foreign Tablets: Potential of stray tablet(s) of Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg Tablet within the recalled lots
LEADER brand Dry Eye Relief (Polyethylene Glycol 400, 0.4% Propylene Glycol, 0.3%); 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) dropper bottle, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, Made in India NDC: 70000-0088-1
Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
LEADER brand Eye Irritation Relief (Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) dropper bottles, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, Made in India NDC: 70000-0087-1
Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
Integrity Biochem HSC 70-VA, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Hand Sanitizer, Vanilla Scented Topical Gel 208.19L (55 gallons)- drum. Integrity Biochem, 1100 North Cresson Hwy, Cresson, TX 76035. Made in the USA, NDC: 77512-052-03
CGMP Deviation: Third party test results showing a presence of acetal and acetaldehyde at levels above USP specified amounts.
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), a) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vial NDC 51754-5001-1; Carton NDC 51754-5001-5) and b) 25x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vial NDC 51754-5001-1; Carton NDC 51754-5001-4), For Intravenous Use Only, RX Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645; ALSO LABELED 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), c) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials, (Vial NDC 72572-740-01; Carton NDC 72572-740-20), R
Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone
Buspirone Hydrochloride Tabs USP 10 mg, packaged in a) 15-count blister card (NDC 0615-7718-05) b) 30-count blister card (NDC 0615-7718-39), Rx only, Mfd By Pliva HRVATSKA for Teva USA, PKG by Vangard Glasgow, KY 42141.
Presence of Foreign Tablets: Potential of stray tablet(s) of Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg Tablet within the recalled lots
LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 2 bottles, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) dropper bottles, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, Made in India NDC:70000-0090-2 (Carton); 70000-0090-1 (Bottle)
Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
Integrity Biochem HSC 70-LM, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Hand Sanitizer, Lemon Scented Topical Gel, 208.19 L (55 gallons) drum, Integrity Biochem, 1100 North Cresson Hwy, Cresson, TX 76035. Made in the USA NDC: 77512-044-03
CGMP Deviation: Third party test results showing a presence of acetal and acetaldehyde at levels above USP specified amounts.
Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles, Dist. by: RUGBY LABORATORIES, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1325-94.
Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
Tiglutik (riluzole) Oral Suspension 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL), 600 mL (two bottles/300 mL each), RX only, Manufactured for ITF Pharma, Inc., Berwyn, PA 19312 USA NDC:70726-0303-1 (carton) and 70726-0303-2 (bottle)
Failed Viscosity Specifications: Out-of-specification test results for viscosity
Integrity Biochem HSC70-LV, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Hand Sanitizer, Lavender Scented Topical Gel 208.19L (55 gallons) drum, Integrity Biochem, 1100 North Cresson Hwy, Cresson, TX 76035. Made in the USA, NDC: 77512-047-03
CGMP Deviation: Third party test results showing a presence of acetal and acetaldehyde at levels above USP specified amounts.