Arzneimittel & Medikamente Recalls
Pharmaceutical recall notices, chemical impurities, and biological contamination.
Sterile EYE DROPS AC (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47010 6; b) QC-Quality Choice, Sterile Eye drops Irritation Relief, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-190-14; c) Discount drug mart, Eye Drops A.C., Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01158 0; d) Good Sense Sterile Eye Drops, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-160-01; e) Walgreens, Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 17954 4; f) CAREONE, Itchy relief Eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: FOODHOLD U.S.A, LLC., LANDOVER, MD 20785; g) Equaline, DISTRIBUTED BY: UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 UPC 0 41163 25114 4; h) TopCare health TM, DISTRIBUTED BY: TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03640 6; i) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-598-01; j) H.E.B A.C. Eye Drops, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43746 7
Sterile EYE DROPS AC (tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47010 6; b) QC-Quality Choice, Sterile Eye drops Irritation Relief, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-190-14; c) Discount drug mart, Eye Drops A.C., Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC 0 93351 01158 0; d) Good Sense Sterile Eye Drops, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-160-01; e) Walgreens, Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 17954 4; f) CAREONE, Itchy relief Eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: FOODHOLD U.S.A, LLC., LANDOVER, MD 20785; g) Equaline, DISTRIBUTED BY: UNFI, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 UPC 0 41163 25114 4; h) TopCare health TM, DISTRIBUTED BY: TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 03640 6; i) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-598-01; j) H.E.B A.C. Eye Drops, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43746 7
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
traMADol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad 382220, India, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Glasgow, KY 42141, NDC 60219-2348-5.
traMADol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad 382220, India, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Glasgow, KY 42141, NDC 60219-2348-5.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: N-nitroso-desmethyl-tramadol impurity (NDSRI) was found out of the specification at 24-month stability interval during Long term stability (25¿C/60%RH).
Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 1mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Biocon Pharma Inc., Iselin, NJ, Manufactured by: Appco Pharma LLC, Piscataway, NJ, NDC 70377-066-11.
Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 1mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Biocon Pharma Inc., Iselin, NJ, Manufactured by: Appco Pharma LLC, Piscataway, NJ, NDC 70377-066-11.
cGMP deviation: detection of Nitrosamine Drug Substance-Related Impurities, N-nitroso-prazosin impurity C (NNP) above acceptable limits.
Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops (polyethylene 400 0.4%, propylene glycol 0.3%), Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0457-1; b) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Ultra Lubricant, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 73588 1; c) Foster & Thrive, Lubricating Eye Drops, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1160-1; d) Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20167 2; e) P high performance Eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 09876 3; f) Kroger high performance lubricant eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202; g) Good Sense Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-160-01; h) meijer Ultra Lubricant, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-937-01; i) CVS Health, Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39690 2; j) CVS Health, Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops, Twin pack, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 44738 3; k) QC-Quality Choice, Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-029-15; l) AVENOVA LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, Twin pack, Distributed by: NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CA 94608, UPC 8 57005 00411 9.
Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops (polyethylene 400 0.4%, propylene glycol 0.3%), Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0457-1; b) Harris Teeter, Eye Drops, Ultra Lubricant, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATHEWS, NC 28105, UPC 0 72036 73588 1; c) Foster & Thrive, Lubricating Eye Drops, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, www.fosterandthrive.com, NDC 70677-1160-1; d) Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20167 2; e) P high performance Eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 09876 3; f) Kroger high performance lubricant eye drops, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202; g) Good Sense Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-160-01; h) meijer Ultra Lubricant, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, www.meijer.com, NDC 41250-937-01; i) CVS Health, Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39690 2; j) CVS Health, Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops, Twin pack, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 44738 3; k) QC-Quality Choice, Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed by: CDMA, Inc., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 83324-029-15; l) AVENOVA LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, Twin pack, Distributed by: NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CA 94608, UPC 8 57005 00411 9.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 2mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Biocon Pharma Inc., Iselin, NJ, Manufactured by: Appco Pharma LLC, Piscataway, NJ, NDC 70377-067-11.
Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 2mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Biocon Pharma Inc., Iselin, NJ, Manufactured by: Appco Pharma LLC, Piscataway, NJ, NDC 70377-067-11.
cGMP deviation: detection of Nitrosamine Drug Substance-Related Impurities, N-nitroso-prazosin impurity C (NNP) above acceptable limits.
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 30 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial in Kit, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 693 00 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0480-9262-08.
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 30 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial in Kit, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 693 00 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0480-9262-08.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.
Gelatin Capsule Pack for use with the Sodium Iodide I-131 Kit (containing 5 empty capsules and 5 Dibasic Sodium Phosphate Capsules 300 mg, International Isotopes Inc., Idaho Falls, ID 83401. NDC: 69208-003-15; 69208-003-25; 69208-003-35
Gelatin Capsule Pack for use with the Sodium Iodide I-131 Kit (containing 5 empty capsules and 5 Dibasic Sodium Phosphate Capsules 300 mg, International Isotopes Inc., Idaho Falls, ID 83401. NDC: 69208-003-15; 69208-003-25; 69208-003-35
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications
CUROSURF (poractant alfa), 240 mg, Intratracheal Suspension, 3L Single-dose-Vial, Rx only, Chiesi USA, Inc, Cary, NC 27518, NDC 10122-510-03.
CUROSURF (poractant alfa), 240 mg, Intratracheal Suspension, 3L Single-dose-Vial, Rx only, Chiesi USA, Inc, Cary, NC 27518, NDC 10122-510-03.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 10 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial in Kit, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 693 00 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0480-9257-08.
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 10 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial in Kit, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 693 00 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0480-9257-08.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.
Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 12.5 mg, (a) 50 Tablets [5 x 10] (NDC 60687-775-65) (b) 12.5 mg Individual Dose ( NDC 60687-775-11), Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio, 43217.
Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 12.5 mg, (a) 50 Tablets [5 x 10] (NDC 60687-775-65) (b) 12.5 mg Individual Dose ( NDC 60687-775-11), Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio, 43217.
Failed tablet specifications.
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP 150 mcg, 1000 Tablets bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Princeton, NJ, Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Sarigam, Valsad, Guajarat, INDIA NDC 33342-401-44
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP 150 mcg, 1000 Tablets bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Princeton, NJ, Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Sarigam, Valsad, Guajarat, INDIA NDC 33342-401-44
Subpotent Drug
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 20 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial in Kit, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 693 00 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0480-9259-08.
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 20 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial in Kit, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 693 00 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0480-9259-08.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.
MHRA Safety Roundup: March 2026
MHRA Safety Roundup: March 2026
Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Bio Products Laboratory Limited, Rabies, Human normal Immunoglobulin 500IU solution for Injection, EL(26)A/18
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Bio Products Laboratory Limited, Rabies, Human normal Immunoglobulin 500IU solution for Injection, EL(26)A/18
Bio Products Laboratory Limited is recalling one batch of Human Rabies Immunoglobulin following a stability failure for this batch. The batch has shown a reduction in potency of the Human Rabies immun...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Sandoz Limited, Apixaban 2.5mg and 5mg Tablets, EL(26)A/17
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Sandoz Limited, Apixaban 2.5mg and 5mg Tablets, EL(26)A/17
Sandoz Ltd. have informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet included in specified batches of Apixaban does not contain up‑to‑date information....
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Limited, Vesomni 6 mg/0.4 mg modified release tablets , EL(26)A/16
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Limited, Vesomni 6 mg/0.4 mg modified release tablets , EL(26)A/16
Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Limited have informed the MHRA that their parallel imported packs of Vesomni 6 mg/0.4 mg modified release tablets have been printed with the incorrect barcode/GTIN on the cart...
Pitavastatin Tablets, 2 mg, packaged in 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Annora Pharma Pvt. LTd., Sengareddy - 502313, Telengana, India, NDC 72603-479-01.
Pitavastatin Tablets, 2 mg, packaged in 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Annora Pharma Pvt. LTd., Sengareddy - 502313, Telengana, India, NDC 72603-479-01.
Presence of foreign tablets/capsules: one Pitavastatin tablet 1mg found in bottle of Pitavastatin tablets 2mg
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2%/0.5%*, 5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile, Apotex Corp. Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0589-1.
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2%/0.5%*, 5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile, Apotex Corp. Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0589-1.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, 100 mg per 5mL, 4 FL OZ (120 mL) bottle, Manufactured for: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532, Made in India, NDC 51672-5321-8.
Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, 100 mg per 5mL, 4 FL OZ (120 mL) bottle, Manufactured for: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532, Made in India, NDC 51672-5321-8.
Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 100 mg/ 10 mL, (10 mg/mL), 10x10 mL Multiple Dose Vials, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC., Somerset, NJ 08873, NDC carton: 70069-025-10; NDC vial: 70069-025-01
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 100 mg/ 10 mL, (10 mg/mL), 10x10 mL Multiple Dose Vials, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC., Somerset, NJ 08873, NDC carton: 70069-025-10; NDC vial: 70069-025-01
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications - OOS impurities result observed during long term stability testing at product expiry (24 months) were above specs for these impurities: Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate EP impurity G (Impurity RU 49336) and dexamethasone formate.
Webcol Alcohol Prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) 2 ply, 200 count boxes, Cardinal Health 200 LLC 3651 Birchwood Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Webcol Alcohol Prep pad (70% isopropyl alcohol) 2 ply, 200 count boxes, Cardinal Health 200 LLC 3651 Birchwood Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Non-Sterility: microbial contamination identified as Paenibacillus phoenicis
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Regent Medical Limited / Mölnlycke Health Care, Hibiwash 500ml, EL(26)A/15
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Regent Medical Limited / Mölnlycke Health Care, Hibiwash 500ml, EL(26)A/15
Mölnlycke Health Care are recalling specific batches of Hibiwash due to microbial contamination at the manufacturing facility, following routine weekly microbiological monitoring....
Icosapent Ethyl Capsules, 1 gram, 120 Capsules per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534. NDC: 70710-1592-7
Icosapent Ethyl Capsules, 1 gram, 120 Capsules per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534. NDC: 70710-1592-7
Failed Tablet/Capsule specifications: Red dots inside capsule and melted capsule caused by oxidized Icosapent ethyl, the active ingredient.
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Onkotrone Injection 2 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion, EL(26)A/14
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Onkotrone Injection 2 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion, EL(26)A/14
Baxter Healthcare Corporation have informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) packed in specified batches does not contain up to date information relating to the duration of contrace...