US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Nov 6, 2017 (9 years ago)

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 4 mg/mL, 1 mL Vials (NDC 0641-6145-01)…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: high out of specification results for Dexamethasone adduct (related compound).

What was recalled

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 4 mg/mL, 1 mL Vials (NDC 0641-6145-01), packaged in 25 x 1 mL Vials per shelf pack (NDC 0641-6145-25), Rx Only, Manufactured by WEST-WARD, Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA.

Recalling firm
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.
NDC code
0641-6145-01
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0093-2018

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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