Arzneimittel & Medikamente Recalls
Pharmaceutical recall notices, chemical impurities, and biological contamination.
Azelaic Acid Gel, 15%, 50 gram tubes, For Topical Use only, Rx only, Distributed by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407, NDC 68462-626-52.
Azelaic Acid Gel, 15%, 50 gram tubes, For Topical Use only, Rx only, Distributed by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407, NDC 68462-626-52.
CGMP Deviations: Product quality complaints concerning abnormal texture or consistency (described as grainy, gritty, or sandy) were received.
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 150 mg, 60-count (6x10) blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7255-68.
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 150 mg, 60-count (6x10) blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7255-68.
Failed impurity/degradation specification: an OOS result observed in Related substance test analysis w.r.t Impurity II, Impurity III and Total impurities for 12-month stability
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg, 30-count (3x10) blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7253-04.
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg, 30-count (3x10) blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7253-04.
Failed impurity/degradation specification: an OOS result observed in Related substance test analysis w.r.t Impurity II, Impurity III and Total impurities for 12-month stability
Dorzolamide HCl and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2%/0.5%, 10mL - bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited, India, Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA Inc., Somerset, NJ 08873. NDC 42571-147-26.
Dorzolamide HCl and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2%/0.5%, 10mL - bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited, India, Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA Inc., Somerset, NJ 08873. NDC 42571-147-26.
Defective Container: Firm received multiple complaints of broken cap spikes and undeliverable drops.
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg, 60-count (6x10)blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7253-68.
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg, 60-count (6x10)blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7253-68.
Failed impurity/degradation specification: an OOS result observed in Related substance test analysis w.r.t Impurity II, Impurity III and Total impurities for 12-month stability
Mycophenolate Mofetil for Injection USP, 500 mg/Vial, Single Dose Vial, 4 vials per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Morgantown, WV, 26505 USA, Made in India, NDC 67457-386-00.
Mycophenolate Mofetil for Injection USP, 500 mg/Vial, Single Dose Vial, 4 vials per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Morgantown, WV, 26505 USA, Made in India, NDC 67457-386-00.
Presence of precipitate
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Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 125 mcg (0.0125 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6955-61
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 125 mcg (0.0125 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6955-61
Subpotent Drug
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 75 mcg (0.075 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6951-61
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 75 mcg (0.075 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6951-61
Subpotent Drug
Glycopyrrolate Injection, USP, 1 mg per 5 mL (0.2 mg per mL), 25 x 5 mL fill in a 6.5 mL vial, Rx only, Multiple Dose Vials, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-578-05; NDC Vial: 63323-578-07
Glycopyrrolate Injection, USP, 1 mg per 5 mL (0.2 mg per mL), 25 x 5 mL fill in a 6.5 mL vial, Rx only, Multiple Dose Vials, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-578-05; NDC Vial: 63323-578-07
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in product
Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl Injection, USP), 1%, 500 mg per 50 mL (10 mg per mL), 25 Multiple-Dose Vials, 50 mL, Rx only, Sterile, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-485-57; NDC Vial: 63323-485-03
Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl Injection, USP), 1%, 500 mg per 50 mL (10 mg per mL), 25 Multiple-Dose Vials, 50 mL, Rx only, Sterile, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-485-57; NDC Vial: 63323-485-03
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Naropin (ropivacaine hydrochloride Injection, USP), 0.5%, 100 mg per 20 mL (5 mg per mL), Twenty-five, 20 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-286-23; NDC Vial: 63323-286-05
Naropin (ropivacaine hydrochloride Injection, USP), 0.5%, 100 mg per 20 mL (5 mg per mL), Twenty-five, 20 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-286-23; NDC Vial: 63323-286-05
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Optic Glow (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, povidone 0.5%, propylene glycol 0.2%), Sterile, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742010916, NDC 10742-8160-1
Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Optic Glow (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, povidone 0.5%, propylene glycol 0.2%), Sterile, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742010916, NDC 10742-8160-1
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Dabigatran etexilate Capsules, 110 mg, 60-count carton (6x10), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7254-68.
Dabigatran etexilate Capsules, 110 mg, 60-count carton (6x10), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7254-68.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: OOS result was observed during the related substance test analysis with respect to Impurity II, Impurity III and Total impurity testing for 12 Month Long-Term Stability.
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 112 mcg (0.0112 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6954-61
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 112 mcg (0.0112 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6954-61
Subpotent Drug
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 88 mcg (0.088 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6952-61
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 88 mcg (0.088 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6952-61
Subpotent Drug
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 25 mcg (0.025 mg), 10 Tablets (10 x 1) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH 43017. NDC Carton: 55154-3558-0; NDC Blister: 0904-6949-61
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 25 mcg (0.025 mg), 10 Tablets (10 x 1) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH 43017. NDC Carton: 55154-3558-0; NDC Blister: 0904-6949-61
Subpotent Drug
Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, 10 mg/20 mg, 30 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA; Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC., Parsnippany, NJ 07054. NDC: 67877-500-30
Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, 10 mg/20 mg, 30 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA; Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC., Parsnippany, NJ 07054. NDC: 67877-500-30
Failed Dissolution Specifications; Olmesartan Medoxomil content below specifications
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 150 mcg (0.0150 mg), 10 Tablets (10 x 1) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH 43017. NDC Bag: 55154-3563-0; NDC Blister: 0904-6956-61
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 150 mcg (0.0150 mg), 10 Tablets (10 x 1) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH 43017. NDC Bag: 55154-3563-0; NDC Blister: 0904-6956-61
Subpotent Drug
Lidolog Kit, Kit Contains: Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2% (2mL) vial, 1 Dose, Single use Only, Rx Only, Distributed by: Enovachem Pharmaceuticals, Torrance, CA 90501, NDC: 76420-760-01.
Lidolog Kit, Kit Contains: Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2% (2mL) vial, 1 Dose, Single use Only, Rx Only, Distributed by: Enovachem Pharmaceuticals, Torrance, CA 90501, NDC: 76420-760-01.
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: The label wrap covers the barcode, making it hard to scan
Dabigatran etexilate Capsules, 150 mg, 20-count carton (2x10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7255-10.
Dabigatran etexilate Capsules, 150 mg, 20-count carton (2x10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7255-10.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: OOS result was observed during the related substance test analysis with respect to Impurity II, Impurity III and Total impurity testing for 12 Month Long-Term Stability.
Trokendi XR, topiramate extended-release capsules, 25mg, 30 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by: Catalent Pharma Solutions, Winchester, KY 40391 USA, Manufactured for: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rockville, MD 20850 USA, NDC 17772-101-30.
Trokendi XR, topiramate extended-release capsules, 25mg, 30 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by: Catalent Pharma Solutions, Winchester, KY 40391 USA, Manufactured for: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rockville, MD 20850 USA, NDC 17772-101-30.
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Max Strength (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, polysorbate 80 0.2%), Sterile, TWIN PACK, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742011210, NDC 10742-8158-2
Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Max Strength (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, polysorbate 80 0.2%), Sterile, TWIN PACK, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742011210, NDC 10742-8158-2
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg, 100-count bottle, Manufactured by: Unique Pharmaceuticals Labs, (A Div. of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.), Mumbai 400 030, India. Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 16571-401-10.
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg, 100-count bottle, Manufactured by: Unique Pharmaceuticals Labs, (A Div. of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.), Mumbai 400 030, India. Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 16571-401-10.
Cross Contamination with Other Products: Customer complaints for appearance of discolored tablets and red dots observed on Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg. Determined to be Ranitidine.