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3 recalls

Gas-X Simethicone Antigas Softgels

Gas-X antigas softgels have incomplete inactive ingredient information on the carton labeling.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Liraglutide Injection

Liraglutide Injection contains a white thread-like structure in the cartridge.

Moderate risk, FDA, Foreign object

American National Red Cross Cryoprecipitated AHF

American National Red Cross Cryoprecipitated AHF failed to meet minimum specifications for fibrinogen levels.

Moderate risk, FDA, Quality testing problem

4 recalls

American Health Packaging Primidone Tablets

Primidone Tablets are contaminated with trace amounts of Acemetacin API, which can cause cross contamination.

Low risk, FDA, Contamination

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Busulfan Injection

Busulfan Injection failed impurities and degradation specifications.

Low risk, FDA, Drug impurity

Golden State Medical Supply Primidone Tablets

Primidone Tablets may be contaminated with trace amounts of Acemetacin.

Low risk, FDA, Contamination

Lannett Primidone Tablets

Primidone Tablets are contaminated with trace amounts of Acemetacin.

Low risk, FDA, Contamination

1 recall

Dechra Ophthavet Ophthalmic Solution for Dogs and Cats

Ophthavet Ophthalmic Solution has a potential quality concern at the manufacturing site.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

1 recall

Sun Pharmaceutical Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection

DOXOrubin Hydrochloride Liposome injection contains glass particles that may cause irritation, swelling, blood vessel blockage, or life-threatening clots.

High risk, FDA, Foreign object

3 recalls

Erotic Enhancers WAP Sensual Enhancement Capsules

WAP Sensual Enhancement Capsules contain undeclared sildenafil, tadalafil, and flibanserin, which can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.

High risk, FDA, Hidden drug ingredient

Ascend Laboratories Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets

Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets fail dissolution specifications.

Moderate risk, FDA, Drug dissolving problem

Endo USA Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection

Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection contains particulate matter identified as Buprenorphine free base.

Moderate risk, FDA, Foreign object

2 recalls

MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant

MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream is contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus and could cause infections.

High risk, FDA, Contamination

Oasis Tears PF Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops

Oasis Tears PF lubricant eye drops lack assurance of sterility.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

2 recalls

Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules contain an impurity above the recommended limit.

Moderate risk, FDA, Drug impurity

Acella Naproxen Oral Suspension

Naproxen oral suspension contains lead and lithium above specification.

Moderate risk, FDA, Chemical contamination

6 recalls

Covetrus and VetOne Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Oral Suspension Drops for Dogs and Cats

This voluntary recall is due to market complaints pertaining to product discoloration following reconstitution.

Moderate risk, FDA, Quality problem

Teva Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension

Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension lacks assurance of sterility due to quality system deficiencies.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Rising Pharma Enalapril Maleate Tablets

Enalapril Maleate Tablets failed impurities/degradation specifications due to an out-of-specification result in organic impurities test.

Moderate risk, FDA, Drug impurity

BD PurPrep Povidone-Iodine and Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic Solution

BD PurPrep sterile solution may lack assurance of sterility due to potential contamination.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Alba Bioscience Ortho Sera Papain

ORTHO Sera Papain has reduced reactivity, which may cause hemolytic transfusion reactions.

Low risk, FDA

Terumo BCT Rika Plasma Donation System

The Rika Plasma Donation System has a potential safety issue with an electrical component in a control valve.

Moderate risk, FDA

3 recalls

Fresenius Medical Care Delflex Peritoneal Dialysis Solution

Delflex, Dextrose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution may have leaks from perforations in bags, lacking assurance of sterility.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Ajanta Pharma Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules contain an impurity above the FDA recommended limit.

Moderate risk, FDA, Drug impurity

Harrow Eye FreshKote Lubricant Eye Drops

Freshkote Lubricant Eyedrops lack assurance of sterility.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

1 recall

Unichem busPIRone Hydrochloride Tablets

BusPIRone Hydrochloride Tablets are subpotent.

Low risk, FDA, Wrong drug strength

1 recall

CVS Pharmacy Lidocaine Wound Gel

Lidocaine Wound Gel failed pH specifications.

Low risk, FDA, Quality testing problem

1 recall

Hikma Pharmaceuticals Alendronate Sodium Oral Solution

This recall is being conducted due to out of specification assay results in a limited number of bottles that were stored on side.

Moderate risk, FDA, Quality testing problem

5 recalls

B. Braun Lactated Ringer's Injection

Lactated Ringer's Injection may contain particulate matter that can cause patient harm.

High risk, FDA, Foreign object

Optase Dry Eye Intense Drops (Glycerin 0.2%)

Optase Dry Eye Intense Drops lack assurance of sterility.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

iVIZIA Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops

IVIZIA Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops lack assurance of sterility due to manufacturing deviations.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

American Regent Levocarnitine Injection

Levocarnitine Injection is missing its label.

Low risk, FDA, Labeling error

Wells Pharma Phenylephrine, Fentanyl and Ketamine Injectable Solutions

Injectable solutions of phenylephrine, fentanyl, and ketamine have cGMP deviations.

Moderate risk, FDA, Manufacturing problem

1 recall

GenTeal Tears and Systane Lubricant Eye Gel

Systane Lubricant Eye Gel Night Gel may lack assurance of sterility.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

1 recall

B. Braun Sterile Water, Dextrose, Sodium Chloride and Lactated Ringer's Injections and Irrigation

Sterile Water for Injection USP lacks assurance of sterility, which could cause leakage from the diaphragm port.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

1 recall

Leading Pharma Furosemide Tablets

CGMP Deviations; presence of N-nitroso-Furosemide (NNF) above the recommended intake limit.

Moderate risk, FDA, Drug impurity

1 recall

Premier Monsel's Ferric Subsulfate Solution

Premier Monsel's Ferric Subsulfate Solution has an incorrect expiration date printed on the vial.

Low risk, FDA, Labeling error

3 recalls

Major Pharmaceuticals Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Capsules

Omega-3-Acid, Ethyl Esters, Capsules, USP, 1 gram failed capsule specifications for loss on drying of capsule shells.

Moderate risk, FDA, Quality testing problem

Teva Claravis Isotretinoin Capsules

Claravis (isotretinoin capsule, USP), 10 mg, failed impurities/degradation specifications for specific impurity Tretinoin.

Moderate risk, FDA, Drug impurity

Camber Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets

Pantoprazole Sodium tablets are discolored with lighter-colored spots.

Moderate risk, FDA, Quality problem

3 recalls

Skin Script Blemish Spot Treatment

Blemish Spot Treatment failed stability specifications.

Moderate risk, FDA, Quality testing problem

Apotex Desmopressin Nasal Spray

Desmopressin Nasal Spray has defective bottle caps with dislodged or missing liners.

Moderate risk, FDA, Packaging defect

Avantor Magnesium Chloride 6-Hydrate Crystal

Magnesium Chloride, 6-Hydrate, Crystal is subpotent.

Low risk, FDA, Wrong drug strength

4 recalls

International Medication Systems Epinephrine Injection

Epinephrine Injection lacks assurance of sterility.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

Huons Lidocaine, Bupivacaine and Sodium Chloride Injections

Lidocaine HCl injection lacks assurance of sterility.

Moderate risk, FDA, Sterility problem

CoValence Laboratories Hydrocortisone Gels and Balm

Remedy Gel, hydrocortisone 1%, is subpotent.

Low risk, FDA, Wrong drug strength

Nephron Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution has an illegible label.

Moderate risk, FDA, Labeling error

1 recall

Taro Fluocinonide Cream

Fluocinonide cream failed viscosity specifications.

Moderate risk, FDA, Quality testing problem

4 recalls

Major Pharmaceuticals Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules failed dissolution specifications.

Moderate risk, FDA, Drug dissolving problem

Owen Biosciences Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatments

Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene.

Moderate risk, FDA, Chemical contamination