US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 12, 2015 (12 years ago)

Mafenide Acetate

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance; oxidized steel, organic material and shredded polypropylene

What was recalled

Mafenide Acetate, USP, For 5% Topical Solution, STERILE, Net Wt. 50 grams sterile powder per packet, Rx only, PAR Pharmaceuticals label --- Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. Spring Valley, NY 10977 Made in India -- NDC 49884-902-52 (packets of 50 g) and NDC 49884-902-78 (cartons of five 50 g packets)

Recalling firm
Par Pharmaceutical Inc.
NDC code
49884-902-52
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0393-2015

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.