Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Labeling: Incorrect Instructions: Vial label incorrectly instructs healthcare professional to reconstitute product with 16 mL rather than the correct volume of 8 mL of Bacteriostatic Water for Injection with Benzyl Alcohol.
methylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate For Injection, USP, 500 mg*/vial, Rx Only, Mfd by: HIKMA FARMACEUTICA (PORTUGAL), SA; Dist by: WEST-WARD, Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC 0143-9850-01.
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 Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. Incorrect orientation of the blister foil applied to the blister cavities, which results in incorrect dosing…
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for black particulates in the drug product.
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications
Reason Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified; A typographical error was observed in the NDC number on the preprinted Individual Folding Cartons (secondary…
Reason Lack of sterility assurance
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