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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 II

ZEE Antiseptic Wipes, First Aid Antiseptic, Benzalkonium chloride 0.133% (effective concentration), over the counter; supplied in 10 (item 2633), 50 (items 0204 and 02040 [sold in Canada only]) and 100 (item 0271) wipes per box distributed by ZEE MEDICAL, INC., Irvine, CA

by Dukal Corp.

Reason
Microbial contamination of Non Sterile Product; contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (manufacturer)
Recall initiated
June 14, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 26, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

ChloraPrep with Tint, HI-Lite Orange, 3 mL Applicator, Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation, External Use Only, Sterile, product code 260415, Carefusion, Leawood, KS 66211, USA

by CareFusion 213, LLC

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A customer complaint reported some units had incomplete seals (open seals) on the Individual unit packaging.
Recall initiated
November 8, 2011
Reported by FDA
September 26, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Little Remedies For Tummys, Stimulant Laxative (sennosides) Drops, 1 FL OZ (30 mL), Dist. by Medtech Products Inc., Irvington, NY 10533, UPC 7 56184 12071 2.

by Medtech Products, Inc.

Reason
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product is being recalled because of sub-potency of the sennosides.
Recall initiated
June 20, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 12, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), 100 ml Single patient infusion vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-4699-24

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain inspection.
Recall initiated
August 3, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Oasis Age Essential (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouthwash, 0.06%, 473 mL (16 fl oz) bottle, Oasis Consumer Healthcare LLC, 812 Huron Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, UPC 8 51076 00300 2.

by Natural Essentials Inc

Reason
Microbial Contamination of a Non-Sterile Products: Three product lots are contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
Recall initiated
July 27, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

CosMedix Serious Protection, Natural SPF 28 Sunscreen, 3.3 fl.oz/100mL (100 g), Distributed by CosMedix, LLC, Atlanta, GA --- Also labeled as RESULTS RX, Serious Protection Rx, SPF 28 Sunscreen, Net Wt. 4oz/120g.

by Island Kinetics dba Covalence

Reason
Microbial Contamination of Non Sterile Product; mold
Recall initiated
July 13, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Atlanta, Georgia

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

METOCLOPRAMIDE ORAL SOLUTION, USP 5 mg/5 mL, This cup delivers 10 mL, Rx Only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo FL33771

by VistaPharm, Inc.

Reason
Labeling: Correct Labeled Product Miscart/Mispack: The shipper label displayed "5 mL x 50," instead of "10 mL x 50,"
Recall initiated
January 19, 2011
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged by American Health Packaging, 2550-A John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43217, barcode 6808432511; Carton labeling Dist by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977, NDC 68084-325-21.

by American Health Packaging

Reason
Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the specification for dissolution.
Recall initiated
July 23, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Azelastine HCl Nasal Solution, 0.1 %, 137 mcg/spray, 30 mL bottle (200 Metered Sprays), Rx only, Mfg by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, NDC 60505-0833-5.

by Apotex Corp.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: tubing used for filling may interact with the nasal formulation of this product.
Recall initiated
June 15, 2011
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, FOR ORAL INHALATION ONLY - For use with Ventolin HFA actuator only. Net. wt. 18 g Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Reasearch Triangle Park, NC 27709 NDC 0173-0682-20

by GlaxoSmithKline Inc

Reason
Does Not Deliver Proper Metered Dose: Potential content of albuterol per dose is below specification.
Recall initiated
July 26, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Multihance Multipack (gadobenate dimeglumine) injection, 529 mg/mL, Pharmacy Bulk Package - Not for Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, Rx only, a) 50 mL Single Dose Vial, b) 100 mL Single Dose Vial, Manufactured for: Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 by Nycomed GmbH, 78224 Singen (Germany), NDC a) 0270-5264-16, b) 0270-5264-17.

by Bracco Diagnostics Inc

Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; Product recalled due to displacement of the aluminum crimp cap during product usage.
Recall initiated
April 16, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Eco-Dent Sparkling Clean Mint Ultimate Essential MouthCare, Natural Daily Rinse and Oral Wound Cleanser/Oral Debriding Agent, 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Alcohol Free, Dist By: Eco Dent, 1100 Lakes Dr., Silver Lake, WI 53170 USA, UPC Code: 00037541

by Capco Custom Packaging Inc

Reason
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; Product was found to be contaminated with Sphingomonas paucimobilis bacteria.
Recall initiated
July 27, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Bracco Diagnostics multihance (gadobenate dimeglumine) injection, 529 mg/mL, 20ml, Rx only, Manufactured for: Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Princeton, NJ 08543 USA, NDC 0270-5164-15

by Bracco Diagnostics Inc

Reason
Short Fill: The product is being recalled due to a potential underfill of the affected vials.
Recall initiated
April 16, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Leflunomide tablets, 20 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326 by Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9, NDC 60505-2503-3

by Apotex Corp.

Reason
Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): Distribution of product that did not meet specifications.
Recall initiated
June 14, 2007
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Leflunomide tablets, 10 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC 60505-2502-1), b) 1000-count bottle (NDC 60505-2502-3), Rx only, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326 by Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9

by Apotex Corp.

Reason
Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): Distribution of product that did not meet specifications.
Recall initiated
June 14, 2007
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Capex Shampoo (fluocinolone acetonide), Topical Shampoo, 0.01%, Rx only, For Topical Use Only, 4 fl oz in a 6 oz bottle, Marketed by: Galderma Laboratories, LP, Fort Worth, TX, Mfd. by: Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc., Sanford, FL --- NDC 0299-5500-04,

by Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

Reason
Subpotent; fluocinolone acetonide.
Recall initiated
August 15, 2012
Reported by FDA
September 5, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 60-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-02) and b) 250-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-04), Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977.

by Prometheus Laboratories Inc.

Reason
Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: The recalled lots do not meet the specification for dissolution.
Recall initiated
June 29, 2012
Reported by FDA
August 29, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Xactdose Phenytoin Oral Suspension, USP, 125mg/ 5 mL, supplied in 5 mL unit dose cups, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL --- NDC 66689-035-50

by VistaPharm, Inc.

Reason
Defective container; lidding deformity allows the contained product to transpire causing potential viscosity and assay failures. The viscosity and assay failures were due to the loss of moisture. The loss of moisture caused the viscosity to increase and assay to increase relative to the sample volume
Recall initiated
April 6, 2011
Reported by FDA
August 29, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

V Maxx Rx, All Natural Male Enhancement, a) 1-count blister pack UPC Code 2802803561; b) 5-count blister pack UPC Code 0972859402; c) 10-count bottle UPC code 0913251017 bottles, Manufactured by The Menz Club, LLC, 103 W. Washington Street, Suite B5, Ridgeland, MS 39157, Phone: 601-866-6746

by The Menz Club, LLC

Reason
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: Samples tested by FDA were found to contain sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of sildenafil, an FDA approved drug used in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction, making these products unapproved new drugs.
Recall initiated
May 25, 2012
Reported by FDA
August 29, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Morton, Sodium Chloride, USP, Granular, packaged in kraft paper bags, fiber drums, and semi-bulk bags. Product is shipped in 80 lb bags, 350 lb drums & 2000 lb semi-bulk sacks. Manufactured by Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 60606-1743.

by Morton Salt Co.

Reason
Impurities/Degradation Products: The product was found to contain a slightly out of specification level of bromides, exceeding the bromides limit for USP Sodium Chloride.
Recall initiated
May 8, 2012
Reported by FDA
August 29, 2012
Distribution
Nationwide & PR & Ireland.

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