Class III · Low risk Ongoing
busPIRone Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 5 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by Unichem Laboratories LTD., Ind, Area…
Reason Subpotent drug
SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX IN SUCROSE INJECTION, 62.5mg elemental iron/5mL, 10 (5mL…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Subpotent Drug: Product has an an out of specification in iron assay analysis found during 18 month stability testing.
What was recalled
SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX IN SUCROSE INJECTION, 62.5mg elemental iron/5mL, 10 (5mL vials) per shelf pack, Rx only, Mfd: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal,) SA Distributed by: Westward Eatowntown NJ 07724 USA, Shelf pack NDC 0143-9570-10, Unit dose NDC 0143-9570-01
- Recalling firm
- West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.
- NDC code
- 0143-9570-10
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0172-2017
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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