Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: the package insert for the potassium chloride 8 mEq and 10 mEq strength instead of the potassium chloride 10 mEq and 20 mEq strength was packaged with the product.
Potassium Chloride, microencapsulated extended-release tablets, 20 mEq, blister card of 30/10 cards in a corrugated shipper, Rx only, Manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55447 for Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 Repackaged by Cardinal Health Zanesville, OH 43701
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 Presence of Foreign Substance: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles.
Reason shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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