Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Discoloration: Some vials were found to contain powder with a yellowish-brownish appearance.
Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection, 40mg per vial, Single-dose vial, Rx only, Mfd. in India for: Auromedics Pharma LLC 6 Wheeling Road, Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 55150-202-00
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.
Reason Discoloration: Firm received five (5) complaints stating that, "Tablets discolored darker than normal and have lighter-colored spots."
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Powder discoloration due to small crack in some vials.
Reason CGMP Deviations; The impacted product and lot number was inadvertently placed into saleable inventory, which does not comply with approved procedures.
Reason CGMP Deviations: Discoloration
Reason Lack of sterility assurance
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