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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

Tussin CF Adult Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold liquid (dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, guaifenesin 200 mg, phenylephrine HCl 5 mg) per 5 mL, 8 FL OZ (237 mL) bottle, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-229-08, UPC 6 81131 03884 3.

by Aaron Industries Inc

Reason
Presence of Precipitate: Recall is due to complaints of a white substance, confirmed as Guaifenesin, an active ingredient in the product which is precipitating out.
Recall initiated
February 4, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 12, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 1000 mL Flexible Container, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7983-09

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility:Solution leaking through the port cover of the primary container, which was identified during a retain sample visual inspection.
Recall initiated
February 11, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 12, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Teva Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 25 mg, 100- count bottle, Rx Only,Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Sellersville, PA. NDC 0555-0323-02.

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 25 mg were manufactured using an unapproved material: API was incorrectly released for use in manufacturing.
Recall initiated
January 24, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 12, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Teva Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Asparate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets, CII, 10 mg (mixed salts) , 100 count-bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Sellersville, PA. NDC 0555-0972-02.

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Asparate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets, CII, 10 mg were manufactured using unapproved material: the finished product was not properly quarantined as rejected due to inadequate cleaning of equipment.
Recall initiated
January 24, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 12, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Teva Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100- count bottle,Rx only, Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA. NDC 0555-0324-02

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 100 mg were manufactured using an unapproved material: API was incorrectly released for use in manufacturing.
Recall initiated
January 24, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 12, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Teva Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 400 mg, 100- count bottle, Rx Only,Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Sellersville, PA., NDC 0555-0923-02.

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 400 mg were manufactured using unapproved material: the incorrect gelatin excipient than specified in the product formulation.
Recall initiated
January 24, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 12, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Alprazolam Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 3 mg, 60-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Elizabeth LLC, 200 Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07207, NDC 0228-3086-06, UPC 3 0228-3086-06 2.

by Actavis Elizabeth LLC

Reason
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Product did not meet specification requirements for dissolution.
Recall initiated
February 4, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 12, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Atripla (efavirenz 600 mg/ emtricitabine 200 mg/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) Tablets, 30 Tablet Bottles, Rx only. Manufactured for: Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC, Foster City, CA 94404. Made in Ireland. NDC 15584-0101-1. Manufactured for: Bristol-Myers-Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC, Foster City, CA 94404 Made in Ireland

by Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: Red Silicone Rubber Particulates are Present in Drug.
Recall initiated
February 19, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 5, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide including Puerto Rico.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Metformin HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Rx only, 500 count bottles, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Inc. Ltd, Andheri (East) Mumbai-400 059, India, Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd, Detroit, MI --- NDC 62756-142-02

by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.

Reason
Presence of Foreign Tablet; customer complaint of some tablets of Gabapentin found in a bottle of Metformin HCl ER
Recall initiated
January 28, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 5, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Gelnique (oxybutynin chloride) Gel 10%, 100 mg in 1 g sachet, for topical use only. Physician sample in clamshell container with seven heat-sealed sachets. Rx Only. Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc, Corona, CA, 92890. NDC: 52544-084-77.

by Actavis

Reason
Subpotent Drug: Drug potency was compromised during shipment.
Recall initiated
February 7, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 5, 2014
Distribution
Distributed nationwide to physicians as samples. No military/ govt/ VA or foreign consignees.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Clonazepam Tablets, USP 2 mg 100 tablets Manufactured by: Actavis Elizabeth LLC 200 Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 0737 USA NDC 0228-3005-11 packaged in White/Round HDPE 75 CC with white/round plastic 33 mm CRC closure shipped in corrugated 75 cc carton (24 bottles/carton)

by Actavis Elizabeth LLC

Reason
Subpotent Drug: During routine stability testing one tablet was found with tablet weight below specification.
Recall initiated
November 6, 2013
Reported by FDA
March 5, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10 mg, 90-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA; by: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., New Delhi -110 019, India; NDC 63304-827-90

by Ranbaxy Inc.

Reason
Presence of Foreign Tablets: A product complaint was received by a pharmacist who discovered an Atorvastatin 20 mg tablet inside a sealed bottle of 90-count Atorvastatin 10 mg.
Recall initiated
January 16, 2014
Reported by FDA
March 5, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Trelstar (triptorelin pamoate) for Injectable Suspension Single-Dose Vial (NDC 52544-154-02) plus MIXJECT Single-Dose Delivery System containing 2 mL Sterile Water for Injection, USP per carton (NDC 52544-188-76), 11.25 mg, Rx Only, Dist. By: Watson Pharma, Inc., Morristown, NJ 07962, Mfd. by: Debio RP, CH-1920 Martigny, Switzerland.

by Actavis Inc

Reason
Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength: Trelstar 11.25 mg labeled carton/kit contained a vial labeled as 3.75 mg instead of a vial being labeled as 11.25mg.
Recall initiated
December 9, 2013
Reported by FDA
February 19, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 200 mcg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505, NDC 0378-1819-01

by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
Subpotent Drug: Assay results obtained during stability testing for Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP were below specification.
Recall initiated
January 14, 2014
Reported by FDA
February 19, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

VoLumen Barium Sulfate Suspension (0.1 % w/v, 0.1 ww/w), 450 mL bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc. a subsidiary or E-Z-EM, Inc. Lake Success, NY 11042. NDC 32909-945-03.

by Bracco Diagnostics Inc

Reason
Failed Stability Testing: This product is below specification for preservative content.
Recall initiated
December 16, 2013
Reported by FDA
February 19, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide including Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg/0.2 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-0398-60, UPC 3 05910 39860 6.

by Watson Laboratories, Inc.-(Actavis) - Florida

Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Split tablets were found in the 12-month stability samples.
Recall initiated
December 20, 2013
Reported by FDA
February 19, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Oxcarbazepine Tablets, 300 mg, 100 tablet bottles, Rx Only. Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., 1150 Elijiah McCoy Drive, Detroit, MI, 48202. Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Acme Plaza, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 059, India. NDC 62756-184-88, Rx only, 100 Tablets; Pharmacist: Dispense the Medication Guide provided separately to each patient. Each film-coated tablet contains 300 mg oxcarbazepine, USP, Usual Dosage: See package insert, Dispense in tight container (USP) tore at 25 C (77 F) excursions permitted.... Distributed by Caraco Pharmaceuticals Detroit, MI....

by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd.

Reason
Failed Tablet Specifications: Broken Tablets Present.
Recall initiated
January 29, 2014
Reported by FDA
February 19, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Dr. Reddy's Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets USP, 50 mg 100 tablets Rx Only Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachepalli -500 090 INDIA NDC 55111-467-01

by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

Reason
Failed Dissolution Specification; 12-Month stability interval.
Recall initiated
December 13, 2013
Reported by FDA
February 12, 2014
Distribution
LA, MI, MO, MS & OH

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Pyridostigmine Bromide Tablets USP, 60 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Corepharma, LLC Middlesex, NJ 08846, NDC 64720-128-10

by Corepharma LLC

Reason
Failed Dissolution Specification: Corepharma Inc. is recalling Pyridostigmine Bromide Tablets USP 60 mg due to an out of specification dissolution test generated at the 30 month stability time point.
Recall initiated
December 13, 2013
Reported by FDA
February 12, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Dollar General Triple Antibiotic Ointment; NET WT 1 OZ (28 g), OTC, DISTRIBUTED BY DOLGENCORP LLC, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072

by Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Elevated counts of gram positive rods were found during environmental testing
Recall initiated
November 22, 2013
Reported by FDA
February 12, 2014
Distribution
Nationwide

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