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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 III

BuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL), 300 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Actavis South Atlantic, LLC, Sunrise, FL 33325; Packaged by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH 43217, NDC 67767-142-30, UPC 3 67767-142-30 6.

by Actavis Inc

Reason
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Dissolution test results at 8 hour time-point were above approved specification limits.
Recall initiated
July 31, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Introvale (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets, USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, packaged in 91 day regimen per unit carton, 3 Unit Cartons x 91 tablets per box, Rx only, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Farma S.A., Spain for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-5584-36

by Sandoz Incorporated

Reason
Contraceptive tablets out of sequence: Contraceptive tablets out of sequence: Introvale (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP 0.15mg/0.03mg) is voluntarily being recalled due to inactive placebo tablets incorrectly placed in Week 9, and active tablets placed in Week 13 on the blister card
Recall initiated
August 7, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Lisinopril Tablets, USP, 2.5 mg, Rx only, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 0143-1265-01) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0143-1265-10), Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724; and c) 1000-count bottles (NDC 24658-240-10), Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals, Franklin, KY 42134; Manufactured By: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724.

by West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification results for Individual Other Unknown Related Compounds were obtained at the 48 month time-point.
Recall initiated
July 30, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005% (125 mcg/2.5 mL), 2.5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9; Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326; NDC 60505-0565-1; UPC 3 60505 05651 4.

by Apotex Inc

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Failed at expiry for Preservative Effectiveness Test (PET), therefore the product may be susceptible to microbial growth before the expiry date.
Recall initiated
June 25, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Ondansetron Injection, USP, 4mg/2mL, (2mg/ml), 2mL single-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Sterile, NDC 0409-4755-03, Hospira, Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045.

by Hospira, Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate; lot being recalled as a precaution due to the discovery of 2 particles found in a lot which preceded the recalled lot
Recall initiated
May 20, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

TUMS, Antacid/Calcium Supplement, ULTRA Strength 1000, Assorted Berries, 72 Chewable Tablets, GlaxoSmithKline, Moon Twp, PA 15108, NDC 0135-0181-02

by GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

Reason
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Product labeled TUMS Ultra Assorted Berries 1000mg Chewable tables, may contain EX TUMS Assorted Berries 750mg tablets
Recall initiated
July 18, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules (LA), 40 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, NDC 0093-5348-01

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Product is being recalled due to out of specification dissolution results obtained during routine stability testing.
Recall initiated
June 18, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules (LA), 30 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, NDC 0093-5347-01

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Product is being recalled due to out of specification dissolution results obtained during routine stability testing.
Recall initiated
June 18, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules (LA), 20 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, NDC 0093-5346-01

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Product is being recalled due to out of specification dissolution results obtained during routine stability testing.
Recall initiated
June 18, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Parsel Plus (reference US product: Excedrin Tension Headache) (Acetaminophen 500 mg and Caffeine 65 mg), packaged in 2-count pouches, Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., USA and Novartis Consumer Health S.A., Brazil, for Novartis de Venezuela. The foreign packaging do not have NDC number This product was only distributed to Novartis Brazil by the recalling firm

by Novartis Consumer Health

Reason
Defective container: products are packaged in pouches which may not have been fully sealed
Recall initiated
June 6, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Panama

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

No Doz, Max Strength (200 mg caffeine) caplets, 2-count caplets per pouch, Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ, NDC 0067 2070 02

by Novartis Consumer Health

Reason
Defective container: products are packaged in pouches which may not have been fully sealed
Recall initiated
June 6, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Panama

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Excedrin Migraine (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin (NSAID) 250 mg and Caffeine 65 mg), a) 2-count tablets packaged in pouches, Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ, NDC 0067 203 702 Foreign packaging: b) Excedrin Migrana (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin 250 mg and 65 mg Caffeine) 2-ct pouches. The foreign packaging do not have NDC numbers

by Novartis Consumer Health

Reason
Defective container: products are packaged in pouches which may not have been fully sealed
Recall initiated
June 6, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Panama

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Excedrin Extra Strength (Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin (NSAID) 250 mg and Caffeine 65 mg), a) 2-ct tablets in pouches b) boxes of 50/2-ct packages, Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ, NDC 0067 2030 02 Foreign packaging: c) Parsel Forte and d) Cibalenaa (250 mg Acetaminophen, 250 mg Aspirin, 65 mg Caffeine), boxes of 48/4-ct pouches Foreign packaging do not have NDC numbers.

by Novartis Consumer Health

Reason
Defective container: products are packaged in pouches which may not have been fully sealed
Recall initiated
June 6, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Panama

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Terazosin Hydrochloride Capsules,10 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-4339-01

by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Reason
Labeling -label error on declared strength: unopened, sealed bottle of Terazosin Hydrochloride (HCl) 10mg Capsules contained Terazosin HCl 5 mg Capsules
Recall initiated
July 23, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Rifadin, Rifampin capsules, 150 mg, packaged in 30-count bottle, Rx only, Mfd. for Sanofi-Aventis, U.S., LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 0068-0510-30

by Sanofi US

Reason
Subpotent drug: low fill volume in some of the capsules
Recall initiated
March 7, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

MERREM I.V. (meropenem for injection), 1 g meropenem equivalent, 30 mL vial, Rx only, Mfd for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Wilmington, DE by ACS Dobfar SpA Viale Addetta, Tribiano, Milano Italy NDC 0310 0321 30

by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Reason
Presence of Precipitate; potential for incomplete constitution upon addition of diluent.
Recall initiated
June 21, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
USA and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

VersaPharm Incorporated, Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 400 mg 60 tablets, Rx Only, Mfd. for VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30065-1509; Mfd. by: West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724 NDC 61748-014-06,

by West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

Reason
Discoloration: Ethambutol HCl Tablets 400 mg is being recalled due to a Out of Specification result for description testing for a surface defect of ink.
Recall initiated
June 4, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
GA

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Warfarin Sodium Tablets, USP 2 mg, Rx Only, 1000 Tablets per bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-053-10

by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: A product complaint was received from a pharmacist who discovered that 3 tablets in a 1000-count bottle were oversized.
Recall initiated
May 13, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Reumofan Plus, 30-count tablets per bottle, distriubted by Reumofan Plus USA, LLC and Reumofan USA, LLC, Springfield, PA, and manufactured by Riger Natural S.A., Mexico.

by Reumofan Plus USA

Reason
Marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA: Product may contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients Diclofenac Sodium, Dexamethasone, and Methocarbamol.
Recall initiated
January 4, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide through internet sales.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

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
Presence of Particulate Matter: reports of small grey/brown particles found in the primary container identified as brass particulates
Recall initiated
March 29, 2013
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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