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E-Z-Paste Barium Sulfate Esophageal Cream (60% w/w), 454 g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc. for E-Z-EM Inc. a subsidiary of Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Monroe Twp., NJ 0883, NDC 32909-770-01

Drug Recall

Official source record

Recall number
D-0609-2018
Event ID
79481
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling company
Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
Reason for recall
Failed stability specifications: Out-of-specification (OOS) result for a preservative assay - methylparaben - during stability testing of one lot.
Report date
April 4, 2018
Recall initiation date
March 8, 2018
Termination date
March 1, 2019
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

Drug product identifiers

Manufacturer
E-Z-EM Canada Inc
Brand name
E-Z-PASTE
Generic name
BARIUM SULFATE
Substance name
BARIUM SULFATE
Product NDC
32909-770
Package NDC
32909-770-01
Route
ORAL

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Class II mean?

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