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FDA Drug Recalls

Every FDA drug enforcement recall Public Health Trace has on record, republished from openFDA's official drug enforcement database. See Health Alerts for current, active recalls alongside outbreaks and advisories.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Skin Medica Acne Treatment Lotion (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), 2 Oz bottle, Distributed in the U.S.A. by Allergan, Irvine, CA 92612, NDC 0023-4965-02

by Allergan PLC

Reason
SUBPOTENT DRUG: Products failed assay results at the 12 and 24 month timepoints.
Recall initiated
July 6, 2020
Reported by FDA
August 5, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Saniderm ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER, 70% Alcohol Content, 1 Liter bottles, Distributed by Polarized, LLC, Produced by Eskbiochem SA de CV, Mexico Japon 50, Celaya, Gto., Mexico, 38010. UPC 8 60003 63391 5.

by UVT INC

Reason
Chemical Contamination: Product contains undeclared methanol.
Recall initiated
June 22, 2020
Reported by FDA
August 5, 2020
Distribution
Distributed to two wholesalers in FL who may have further distributed Nationwide in the USA.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Walker Hand Sanitizer, Non-Sterile Solution, Alcohol Antiseptic, 70%, 32 oz and 16 oz, Topical Solution, Walker Emulsions Inc., 4401 SE Johnson Creek Blvd., Portland, OR 97222, NDC 74940-0415-1

by WALKER EMULSIONS INC

Reason
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipients: Notification received from Health Canada that DA-2I Ethanol is a type not an approved for use in Hand Sanitizer.
Recall initiated
June 3, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 29, 2020
Distribution
US Distribution: Product distributed to sister plant site located in SC, and one donation made to consignee located in OR. Majority of hand sanitizer shipped to Canada (Health Canada has already received consignee information and classified the recall).

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Walker Emulsions Hand Sanitizer (60%), Non-Sterile Solution, Alcohol Antiseptic 60%, 1 Gallon, Topical Solution, Walker Emulsions Inc., 4401 SE Johnson Creek Blvd., Portland, OR 97222, NDC 74940-0415-1

by WALKER EMULSIONS INC

Reason
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipients: Notification received from Health Canada that DA-2I Ethanol is a type not an approved for use in Hand Sanitizer.
Recall initiated
June 3, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 29, 2020
Distribution
US Distribution: Product distributed to sister plant site located in SC, and one donation made to consignee located in OR. Majority of hand sanitizer shipped to Canada (Health Canada has already received consignee information and classified the recall).

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Mystic Shield PROTECTION, ALCOHOL ANTISEPTIC 70%, Topical Solution, Antiseptic Hand Rub, Non-sterile Solution, Extra strength Formula*, 8.45 fl. oz. (250 ml) bottle, Labeled with green or blue labels, Manufactured by Mystic Intl S.A. de C.V. UPC barcode: 7 87790 33952 6

by Transliquid Technologies, LLC

Reason
Chemical Contamination: Presence of Undeclared Methanol
Recall initiated
June 29, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 29, 2020
Distribution
Distributed Nationwide in the US

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 250 mg/5mL, packaged in 60 mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep, India, NDC 68180-723-20

by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
Superpotent Drug: Out-of-specification (OOS) result observed in an assay test of retention samples.
Recall initiated
July 2, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 29, 2020
Distribution
U.S.A. Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Famotidine Injection, USP, 20 mg/2mL, 2 mL vial, Rx only, Single Dose Vial, For Intravenous Use Only After Dilution, Distributed by HF Acquisition Co, LLC, Mukilteo, WA 98275, NDC 63323-739-12

by HF Acquisition Co. LLC

Reason
TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Complaint received from customer that product was received in a non-refrigerated state.
Recall initiated
June 17, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 29, 2020
Distribution
The vials were distributed to one consignee located in CT.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Fosaprepitant for Injection, 150 mg / vial in a 10 mL Single-Dose vial, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047; NDC 63323-972-10

by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

Reason
Labeling Error: Label Error on Declared Strength: Carton label and product insert incorrectly states the quantity of the excipient edetate disodium (EDTA) as 5.4 mg / vial, rather than the actual amount of 18.8 mg / vial.
Recall initiated
July 13, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 22, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Lidothol Patch, Lidocaine 4.5% & Menthol 5%, In each patch: lidocaine 4.5% topical anesthetic, menthol 5% topical analgesic, Pkg Size 15 patches per box, Insurance NDC: 53225-1025-01, Mfg: Terrain Pharmaceuticals; Reno, NV, Prod # (NDC): 68788-7405-01, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Physicians Solutions.

by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) misplaced/lost batch records and test results for the recalled batch.
Recall initiated
July 1, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 22, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide within the U.S.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg, Rx Only, 200 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., 245 First Street Suite 1400, Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC: 59922-631-01.

by Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

Reason
cGMP deviations: Lots recalled were not manufactured in conformance with the FDA-approved manufacturing process for Auryxia.
Recall initiated
July 10, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 22, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide in the U.S.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 17478-263-12

by Akorn, Inc.

Reason
Chemical contamination; out of specification results obtained for equipment cleaning residue rinse sample
Recall initiated
December 26, 2019
Reported by FDA
July 22, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Carbamazepine 200 mg Tablets, 100-unit dose tablets per box, Rx only, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA 15701, NDC 70518-2489-00 for box; 70518-2489-01 per unit dose.

by RemedyRePack Inc.

Reason
FAILED DISSOLUTION SPECIFICATION: Low out-of-specification (OOS) dissolution results obtained during routine stability testing.
Recall initiated
June 29, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 22, 2020
Distribution
Product was distributed to MN.

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Drug Recall Ongoing Historical recordClass II

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 750 mg, a) 100 ct. bottle (NDC 70010-492-01) and 500 ct. bottle (NDC 70010-492-05), Manufactured for: Granules Pharmaceutical Inc., Chantilly, VA, Manufactured by: Granules India Limited, Hyderabad - 500-081, India

by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc

Reason
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Recall initiated
July 3, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 22, 2020
Distribution
US Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 1000 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa INDIA NDC 68180-337-07

by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Recall initiated
July 7, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 22, 2020
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 500 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa INDIA NDC 68180-336-07

by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Recall initiated
July 7, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 22, 2020
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 1000 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa INDIA NDC 68180-339-09

by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Recall initiated
July 7, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 22, 2020
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets USP 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa INDIA NDC 68180-338-01

by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Recall initiated
July 7, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 22, 2020
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) delayed-release capsules, 240 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Biogen Inc., Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC 64406-006-02

by Biogen MA Inc.

Reason
cGMP deviations: one lot of the product was distributed to US Markets despite being rejected during in-process control.
Recall initiated
June 23, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 15, 2020
Distribution
Product was distributed to wholesalers/distributors in KY, OH & MS.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for Injection) 0.25 mg, Sterile - for subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured for: EMD Serono, Inc., Rockland, MD 02370, NDC: 44087-1225-1

by EMD Serono, Inc.

Reason
Defective Container: Market complaints of missing rubber stoppers from drug vial. Missing rubber stoppers could lead to lack of sterility assurance.
Recall initiated
June 29, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 15, 2020
Distribution
Nationwide in the US

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP 100,000 units per mL, Bubblegum Flavored, 16 fl. oz. bottle (480 mL), Shake Well Before Using, Rx Only, Manufactured by: VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33771, NDC 66689-008-16.

by VistaPharm, Inc.

Reason
Failed impurities/degradation products; Presence of an impurity peak that exceeds the approved specification.
Recall initiated
June 23, 2020
Reported by FDA
July 15, 2020
Distribution
United States including Puerto Rico

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