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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

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release Capsules, 5 mg, 90 capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Catalent Pharma Solutions for CorePharma, LLC Middlesex, NJ 08846 NDC 64720-328-09

by Amedra Pharmaceuticals LLC

Reason
Failed Dissolution Specifications: The affected lots may not meet the specifications for dissolution over the product shelf life.
Recall initiated
December 4, 2012
Reported by FDA
March 6, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release Capsules, 5 mg, 90 capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Catalent Pharma Solutions for CorePharma, LLC Middlesex, NJ 08846 NDC 64720-327-09

by Amedra Pharmaceuticals LLC

Reason
Failed Dissolution Specifications: The affected lots may not meet the specifications for dissolution over the product shelf life.
Recall initiated
December 4, 2012
Reported by FDA
March 6, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Belladonna Alkaloids (hyoscyamine sulfate, USP 0.1037 mg; atropine sulfate, USP 0.0194 mg; scopolamine HBr, USP 0.0065 mg) with Phenobarbital (USP 16.2 mg) Tablets, packaged in a) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1140-10; b) 5000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 143-1140-51); Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724

by West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic blacks spots were found in tablets.
Recall initiated
January 7, 2013
Reported by FDA
March 6, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Furosemide Injection USP (10 mg/mL), 4 mL in 5 mL Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 0409-6102-04

by Hospira, Inc.

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; possible loose crimp applied to fliptop vial
Recall initiated
January 10, 2013
Reported by FDA
March 6, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), 1.3%, 266 mg/20 mL (13.3 mg/mL) single use vials, INVESTIGATIONAL USE. For Infiltration Only. Not for any other route of administration. Manufactured by Paelra Pharmaceuticals. Inc., San Diego, California, USA

by Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Reason
Subpotent; bupivacaine
Recall initiated
December 17, 2012
Reported by FDA
March 6, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: AZ, DC, FL, GA, MA, NJ, NY, OH, and TX.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Crest PRO-HEALTH CPC Antigingivitis/Antiplaque Oral Rinse, 250 mL (8.4 fl oz),Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202 NDC 37000-452-02

by Procter & Gamble Hair Care Llc

Reason
Cross Contamination with Other Products: Product was mixed with another type of mouth wash.
Recall initiated
January 23, 2013
Reported by FDA
February 27, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP, 10 mg/500 mg; 100 Tablets (5 x 20), 5 cards each containing 20 blistered tablets per carton, Rx only; Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811, Pkg by & Distributed by UDL Laboratories, Inc., Rockford, IL 61103; NDC 51079-254-21.

by Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories)

Reason
Superpotent (Multiple Ingredient) Drug: Oversized tablets resulting in superpotent assays of both the hydrocodone and acetaminophen components.
Recall initiated
December 14, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 27, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

SLIMDIA Revolution capsules, 30-count capsules per bottle, Yerba Naturals, 19685 Varda Ave., Buena Park, CA.

by P & J Trading Co

Reason
Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA: All lots of the dietary supplement Slimdia Revolution are being recalled because they contain sibutramine, a previously approved FDA drug removed from the U.S. marketplace for safety reasons, making it an unapproved new drug.
Recall initiated
December 19, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 27, 2013
Distribution
Korea

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP, 1 mg, Rx Only, 100 tablets per bottle, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ, 07724, NDC 0143-1250-01.

by West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

Reason
Subpotent Drug
Recall initiated
January 7, 2013
Reported by FDA
February 20, 2013
Distribution
OH

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) Cream, 12%, packaged in a) 280 g (2 x 140 g tubes), NDC 10631-099-28; b) 385 g bottle, NDC 10631-099-38; Rx only, Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA.

by Ranbaxy Inc.

Reason
Crystallization: Recall is due to a non-characteristic gritty/sandy texture to the product which is likely due to some crystallization of the product.
Recall initiated
December 27, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 20, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) Lotion, 12%, packaged in 400 g bottles, Rx only, Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA, NDC 10631-098-14.

by Ranbaxy Inc.

Reason
Crystallization: Recall is due to a non-characteristic gritty/sandy texture to the product which is likely due to some crystallization of the product.
Recall initiated
December 27, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 20, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

12-Hour Sinus (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) Nasal Spray, 0.05%, 1 FL OZ (30 mL), labeled as a) 12 HOUR SINUS Nasal Spray, Best Choice, Proudly Distributed By: Valu Merchandisers, Co., Kansas City, MO 64111, UPC 0 70038 61226 1; b) Nasal Spray Sinus, Distributed by Discount Drug Mart, Medina, Ohio 44258, UPC 0 9335112623 9; c) sinus relief nasal spray, Distributed By DUANE reade, 440 Ninth Avenue, NY, NY 10001, UPC 6 39194 04551 3; d) 12 Hour Nasal Relief Sinus Nasal Spray, Distributed by: Lee Pharmaceuticals, South El Monte, CA 91733, UPC 0 23558 69230 5; e) Sinus Nasal Spray, Premier Value, Distributed By: Chain Drug Consortium, LLC, 2300 NW Corporate Blvd., Suite 115, Boca Raton, FL 33431, UPC 8 40986 01517 5, NDC 68016-0307-03; f) Nasal Relief Sinus Squeeze Spray, Distributed By Quality Choice, Novi, Michigan 48376-0995, UPC 6 35515 99012 8, NDC 63868-0062-30; g) sinus relief nasal spray, Distributed By: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, UPC 0 11822 14576 3; h) Sinus Nasal Spray, Distributed by: Select Brand Distributors, Pine Bluff, AR 71603, UPC 015127 02305 4, NDC 15127-889-30.

by Lee Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Reason
Microbial Contamination of a Non-Sterile Products: 12-Hour Sinus Nasal Spray under various labeling are being recalled due to microbial contamination identified during testing.
Recall initiated
December 21, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 20, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, USP, 80 mg, 100 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured for Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc Minneapolis MN 55447 --- NDC 0245-0085-11, UPC 3 0245-0085-11 9

by Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc.

Reason
Failed Dissolution Test Requirements
Recall initiated
November 20, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 20, 2013
Distribution
FL, NJ.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 50 mL Single patient infusion vial, 500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-33; c) 100 mL Single patient infusion vial, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-24; Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate and particulate embedded in vials were observed during retain inspection.
Recall initiated
November 15, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 20, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Isovue -300 (Iopamidol) Injection 61% Prefilled, 10 x 100 mL Power Injector Syringe, Rx Only, Manufactured for Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Princeton, NJ 08543 by Nycomed GmbH 78224 Singen (Germany); NDC 0270-1315-67.

by Bracco Diagnostic Inc

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter; fibers identified as cellulose and polyvinyl
Recall initiated
November 21, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 13, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Isovue -370 (Iopamidol) Injection 76%, Prefilled 10 x 75 mL (NDC 0270-1316-66), 10 x 100 mL (NDC 0270-1316-67), 10 x 125 mL (NDC 0270-1316-68) Power Injector Syringe, Rx Only, Manufactured for Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Princeton, NJ 08543 by Nycomed GmbH 78224 Singen (Germany).

by Bracco Diagnostic Inc

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter; fibers identified as cellulose and polyvinyl
Recall initiated
November 21, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 13, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Leukine sargramostim 5 x 500 mcg/mL vial, liquid injection, Sterile Rx only, Mfd by: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, LLC Seattle, WA 98101 U.S. Lic. No. 1791 NDC 58468-0181-2

by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reason
Impurities/Degradation Products: A confirmed out of specification result for Leukine sargramostin lot B18827 occurred at the three month time point.
Recall initiated
May 31, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 13, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) nasal gel, 0.05%, 0.50 fl. oz. (15 mL) spray bottle, Developed and distributed by Zicam LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255, a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrixx Initiatives Inc, NDC 62750-005-10, UPC 7 32216 20410 0.

by Matrixx Initiatives Inc

Reason
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
Recall initiated
December 18, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 13, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Completed Historical recordClass I

Carboplatin Injection, 450 mg/45 mL (10 mg/mL), 45 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, NDC 61703-339-50 (Hospira label) and NDC 61703-360-50 (Novaplus label), Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to visible particulates identified during a retain sample inspection. Findings have identified the particles as Carboplatin crystals.
Recall initiated
November 8, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 13, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

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Drug Recall Completed Historical recordClass I

Carboplatin Injection, 600 mg/60 mL (10 mg/mL), 60 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia, NDC 61703-339-56.

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Crystallization: Product is being recalled due to visible particulates identified during a retain sample inspection. Findings have identified the particles as Carboplatin crystals.
Recall initiated
November 8, 2012
Reported by FDA
February 13, 2013
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

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