2018 Product Recalls

5,529 recalls issued in 2018.

5,529
Total Recalls
133
USDA
258
CPSC
1,426
FDA Drug
USDA 133 CPSC 258 FDA Drug 1,426 FDA Device 773 NHTSA 981 FDA Food 1,958

Showing 1–20 of 5,529 recalls

USDA Class I

R. L. Zeigler Co., Inc. Recalls Chicken and Pork Red Hot Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Product Contamination
FDA

MOSAIQ Oncology Information System Version 2.64. MOSAIQ is an oncology information system used to manage workflows for treatment planning and delivery

If a Setup field (CT, kV, MV or MVCT) is created by COPYING a treatment field or another setup field, then the copied field will have the same isocenter as the parent and that isocenter may not be the correct isocenter for imaging when it is sent to the machine.

Elekta notified customers on about 12/04/2018 via letter titled, "Urgent Important Field Safety Notification." The letter contains recommended user action and that appropriate personnel working with the device should be advised on the content of the letter and the letter should be placed in an area accessible to all users. The letter stated that the issue will be resolved in Service Packs to MOSAIQ Releases 2.64, 2.65 and 2.70. Customers will be informed when the fix is available through a Product Bulletin. An acknowledgement Form was sent as part of the letter to be completed and returned no later than 30 days. The firm can be contacted at 408-830-8000 or 855-693-5358.
FDA Class II

infants* IBUPROFEN, Concentrated Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Dye-Free Berry Flavor, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-125-23, UPC 0 78742 02016 7.

Superpotent Drug: recalled lots may have higher concentration of ibuprofen.
FDA Class I

Dyural-40 Injection Kit, 1 Dose, Single Use Only, Rx only, Distributed by Enovachem Pharmaceuticals, Torrance, CA 90501, NDC 76420-0750-01

Labeling: Not eslewhere classified - The kits include Sodium Chloride, USP, 0.9% which was recalled by the manufacturer due to the product insert incorrectly stating stoppers do not contain latex. The stoppers contain natural rubber latex
FDA Class II

Fentanyl Citrate 2 mcg per mL (200 mcg per 100 mL) and Ropivacaine HCl 0.2% in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, Injection, 100 mL total volume in a 150 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only,PharMEDium Services, LLC. 913 N. Davis Ave. Cleveland, MS 38732. NDC 61553-148-48

Sub-potent
FDA Class III

Advanced Protection Sunscreen spf 30 (Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Oxybenzone 6%), 4.5 Oz/127.5 g tube.

Subpotent Drug:Out of specification for percentage of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
FDA Class II

Infants' Ibuprofen, Concentrated Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Dye-Free Non-Staining Berry Flavor, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by Family Dollar Services, Inc., 10301 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC 28105, NDC 55319-250-23, UPC 0 32251 03374 2.

Superpotent Drug: recalled lots may have higher concentration of ibuprofen.
FDA Class II

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 3000 IU, Rx only, Pharm D. Solutions 1304 South Loop West, Houston, TX 77054 1-844-263-6843 --- NDC: 69699-1738-10

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Inadequate processes and equipment to assure the sterility of products intended to be sterile.
FDA Class II

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP) tablets 112 mcg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only,Distributed by Pfizer Inc. New York, NY 10017, NDC 60793-855-01

Superpotent Drug.
FDA Class III

Options Rx Anti-Oxidant Oil-Free Sunscreeen (Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Oxybenzone 6%), 4.5 oz./128 g tube, Mfg. For Credentials Skincare Fort Worth, TX 76155

Subpotent Drug:Out of specification for percentage of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
FDA Class II

Omnipaque (iohexol) Injection, 180mgI/mL, 20 mL Single-Dose Vial, packaged in 10 x 20 mL Vials per carton, Rx only, Distributed by GE Healthcare Inc., Marlborough, MA 01752 U.S.A.; Manufactured by GE Healthcare AS, Oslo, Norway; NDC 0407-1411-20.

Defective Container: vial defect was identified that could potentially impact the container closure and result in a lack of sterility assurance and/or the potential for glass particles.
FDA Class I

Dyural-80 Injection Kit, 1 Dose, Single Use Only, Rx only, Distributed by Enovachem Pharmaceuticals, Torrance, CA 90501, NDC 76420-0755-01

Labeling: Not eslewhere classified - The kits include Sodium Chloride, USP, 0.9% which was recalled by the manufacturer due to the product insert incorrectly stating stoppers do not contain latex. The stoppers contain natural rubber latex
FDA Class III

Absorica (Isotretinoin) Capsules 30 mg USP, 30 capsules (3x10 Prescription Packs) Rx only, Manufactured by: Galephar Pharmaceutical Research Inc. Humacao, PR 00792, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, UPC 310631117313, NDC 10631-117-31 (carton) NDC10631-117-69 (prescription pack)

Subpotent Drug: Isotretinoin content results were lower than the specification limit obtained during routing product monitoring.
FDA Class I

Lubrisine eye drops (polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and Propylene glycol 0.3%), 30 ML bottle, Manufactured and Distributed by: Results RNA, LLC, 1272 S 1380 W., Orem, UT 84058, UPC 7 9238230723 4

Lack of Sterility Assurance and Incorrect/Undeclared excipient: Product was found to contain undeclared colloidal silver
FDA Class II

Estradiol Tablets, USP, 2 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Epic Pharma, LLC Laurelton, NY 11413, NDC 42806-089-01

Presence of foreign tablet/capsule: A single foreign tablet was found in pharmacy dispensed bottle of 30 Estradiol 2 mg tablets.
FDA Class II

Infants' Ibuprofen, Concentrated Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Dye Free, Non-staining Berry Flavor, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39338 3.

Superpotent Drug: recalled lots may have higher concentration of ibuprofen.
FDA Class II

Oxybutynin Chloride Tablets, USP, 5 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx only, Mfd. By: KVK-Tech, Inc., Newtown, PA 18940, NDC 10702-201-50

Labeling: Wrong bar code
FDA Class II

Nevirapine Extended Release Tablets, 400 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd. Verna Goa, India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA Inc. 9100 S Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1500 Miami, FL 33156, NDC 69097-403-02

Failed Dissolution Specifications.
FDA Class II

Fentanyl Citrate 2 mcg per mL (100 mcg per 50 mL) and Ropivacaine HCl 0.1% in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, Injection, 50 mL total volume in a 60 mL BD Syringe, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC. 913 N. Davis Ave. Cleveland, MS 38732 NDC 61553-644-75.

Sub-potent
FDA Class III

NYSTATIN Oral Suspension, USP 500,000 Units/5mL, unit dose 5ml cups, packaged in a) 50 unit dose cups (10x5ml unit dose cups per tray, 5 trays per case) NDC 66689-037-50; b) 100 unit dose cups (10x5ml unit dose cups per tray, 10 trays per case) NDC 66689-037-99. Rx Only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc. Largo, FL 33771

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification for impurities.