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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 II

20% Acetyl-L-Cysteine Ophthalmic Solutions, dispensed in 3ml dropper bottle.

by Compounded Solutions in Pharmacy

Reason
Lack of Processing Controls:
Recall initiated
September 3, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 18, 2019
Distribution
Product was dispensed to patients

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Mfd. for: Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC Vial: 0409-3977-01; NDC Carton: 0409-3977-03

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Recall initiated
September 6, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 18, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide US and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Tablets 0.125 mg,90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Macleods Phamaceuticals Ltd. Baddi Himachal Pradesh, India. NDC 33342-031-10

by Macleods Pharma Usa Inc

Reason
Subpotent Drug: Out of specification result during stability study in Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Tablets 0.125 mg
Recall initiated
August 21, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 18, 2019
Distribution
Distributed Nationwide in the USA

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Bevacizumab, 1.25 mg/0.05 mL, 31G MJ Syringe Intravitreal Injection, Single use only, Rx only, Repackaged by AmEx Pharmacy 1515 Elizabeth St. Suite J Melbourne, FL 32901

by Pacifico National, Inc. dba AmEx Pharmacy

Reason
Lack of assurance of sterility.
Recall initiated
August 30, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 18, 2019
Distribution
Continental U.S. and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Bevacizumab, 2.5 mg/0.1 mL, Norm-Ject Syringe Intravitreal Injection, Single use only, Rx only, Repackaged by AmEx Pharmacy 1515 Elizabeth St. Suite J Melbourne, FL 32901

by Pacifico National, Inc. dba AmEx Pharmacy

Reason
Lack of assurance of sterility.
Recall initiated
August 30, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 18, 2019
Distribution
Continental U.S. and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, 2.5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505. Made in India. NDC: 0378-5431-35

by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:OOS for unknown impurity.
Recall initiated
September 6, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 18, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Lamivudine Tablets, USP, 150 mg, 30 (3x10) count Unit Dose Blisters Carton, NDC 60687-362-21 (Individual Dose NDC: 60687-362-11), Distributed by American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH

by American Health Packaging

Reason
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert; an error in the Dosage Forms and Strengths section of the insert that incorrectly lists the tablet description coding for the tablets.
Recall initiated
August 27, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 18, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) 380 mg/vial. Each Carton Contains: 1) One vial of 380 mg of Vivitrol, 2) One vial containing 4 mL of diluent, 3) One 5-mL prepackaged syringe, 4) One 20-gauge 1-inch needle, 5) Two 20-gauge 1.5-inch safety needles, 6) Two 20-gauge 2-inch safety needles. Rx Only. Manufactured and marketed by: Alkermes, Inc. Kit NDC: 65757-300-01

by Alkermes Inc

Reason
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. Drug product kit recalled due to 1 inch needles being placed in the 1 1/2 inch needle cardboard sleeve labelled as administration needles. The product vial is not impacted.
Recall initiated
August 8, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 4, 2019
Distribution
Distributed Nationwide in the USA

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

RELPAX (eletriptan HBr) tablets, 40 mg, packaged in a) 6-count (1 card x 6 tablets) per carton, NDC 0049-2340-45; b) 12-count (2 cards x 6 tablets) per carton, NDC 0049-2340-05, Rx only, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Pfizer Roerig, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY, NY 10017.

by Pfizer Inc.

Reason
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: contamination with Burkholderia and Pseudomonas.
Recall initiated
August 14, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 4, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Simvastatin Tablets, USP 40 mg. Rx Only 1000 Count Bottles Manufactured by: Aurolife Pharma LLC Dayton NJ 08810 Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810 NDC 65862-053-99

by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

Reason
Labeling; Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date; some bottles labeled with lot number 05318054B instead of 05318034B
Recall initiated
July 29, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 4, 2019
Distribution
Product was distributed nationwide by three major distributors who may have further distributed the product.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Eptifibatide Injection, a) 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL),10 mL Single Use Vial, NDC 17478-902-10, b) 200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL), 100 mL Single-use Vial, NDC 17478-902-90, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.

by Akorn, Inc.

Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) for known impurity, D-aspartic acid.
Recall initiated
August 6, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 4, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the U.S.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Eptifibatide Injection, 75 mg/100 mL (0.75 mg/mL), 100 mL Single-use Vial, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-903-90.

by Akorn, Inc.

Reason
Short Fill: fill volume was out of specification at 94 mL (specification: no less than 100 mL) and Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) for known impurity, D-aspartic acid.
Recall initiated
August 6, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 4, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the U.S.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Eptifibatide Injection, 75 mg/100 mL (0.75 mg/mL), 100 mL Single-use Vial, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-903-90.

by Akorn, Inc.

Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) for known impurity, D-aspartic acid.
Recall initiated
August 6, 2019
Reported by FDA
September 4, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the U.S.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Ketamine 50 mg/5 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection for IV or IM Use (concentration = 10 mg/mL), 6 mL Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, Windsor, CT 06095, NDC 70004-0430-09.

by SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
Recall initiated
August 16, 2019
Reported by FDA
August 28, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the U.S.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Bexarotene Capsules, 75 mg, 100 capsules per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC, Maple Grove, MN 55369. NDC: 0832-0285-00

by Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc.

Reason
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Recall initiated
July 29, 2019
Reported by FDA
August 28, 2019
Distribution
KY, OH, NJ, LA

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Clear Eyes Redness Relief Hand Pocket Pal Tray Display; each display (UPC 6 78112 25418 7) contains 48 each of Clear eyes REDNESS RELIEF (Glycerin 0.25%, Naphazoline hydrochloride 0.012%) eye drops, 0.2 FL OZ (6 mL) bottle, Handy Pocket Pal (UPC 6 78112 25418 7); Distributed by Medtech Products Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591 A Prestige Brands Company.

by Medtech Products, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: concerns regarding the sufficiency of Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility that could impact the product quality of the finished products.
Recall initiated
July 26, 2019
Reported by FDA
August 28, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico, St. Michael, Barbados, Guyana, St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda, Kingston 5, and Jamaica.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Clear eyes REDNESS RELIEF (Glycerin 0.25%, Naphazoline hydrochloride 0.012%) eye drops, Handy Pocket Pal, 0.2 FL OZ (6 mL) bottle, Distributed by Select Corporation, Carrolton, TX 75007; Medtech Products Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591, A Prestige Brands Company, UPC 6 55708 01039 6.

by Medtech Products, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: concerns regarding the sufficiency of Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility that could impact the product quality of the finished products.
Recall initiated
July 26, 2019
Reported by FDA
August 28, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico, St. Michael, Barbados, Guyana, St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda, Kingston 5, and Jamaica.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Clear Eyes Redness Relief Handy Pocket Pal Club Pak Display; each display (case UPC 30300742541283) contains 48 each of Clear eyes REDNESS RELIEF (Glycerin 0.25%, Naphazoline hydrochloride 0.012%) eye drops, 0.2 FL OZ (6 mL) bottle, Handy Pocket Pal (UPC 6 78112 25418 7); Distributed by Medtech Products Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591; A Prestige Brands Company.

by Medtech Products, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: concerns regarding the sufficiency of Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility that could impact the product quality of the finished products.
Recall initiated
July 26, 2019
Reported by FDA
August 28, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico, St. Michael, Barbados, Guyana, St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda, Kingston 5, and Jamaica.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief Sidekick Floor Stand Display; each display (case UPC 10678112736383) contains 12 each of Clear eyes MAXIMUM ITCHY EYE RELIEF (Glycerin 0.25%, Naphazoline hydrochloride 0.012%, Zinc Sulfate 0.25%) eye drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, (UPC 6 78112 65920 3), Distributed by Medtech Products Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591, A Prestige Brands Company.

by Medtech Products, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: concerns regarding the sufficiency of Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility that could impact the product quality of the finished products.
Recall initiated
July 26, 2019
Reported by FDA
August 28, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico, St. Michael, Barbados, Guyana, St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda, Kingston 5, and Jamaica.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Clear Eyes Maximum Redness Relief Club Pack Display; each display contains 18 3-Pack bottles (UPC 6 78112 10859 6) of Clear eyes MAXIMUM REDNESS RELIEF (Glycerin 0.5%, Naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%) eye drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, (UPC 6 78112 66577 8); Distributed by Medtech Products Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591, A Prestige Brands Company.

by Medtech Products, Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: concerns regarding the sufficiency of Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility that could impact the product quality of the finished products.
Recall initiated
July 26, 2019
Reported by FDA
August 28, 2019
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico, St. Michael, Barbados, Guyana, St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda, Kingston 5, and Jamaica.

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