Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ…
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications
Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 500 mg PE per 10 mL (50 mg PE per mL), 10 mL Single…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: This product is being recalled due to the discovery of particles in the stability samples and retain samples.
What was recalled
Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 500 mg PE per 10 mL (50 mg PE per mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in 10-count x 10 mL Single Dose Vials per carton, Rx only, Mfd. By: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal), S.A.; Dist. By: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA under the labels a) NOVAPLUS (NDC 0143-9703-10), b) West-Ward (NDC 0143-9782-10).
- Recalling firm
- West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
- NDC code
- 0143-9703-10
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1438-2012
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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Class I · High risk Terminated
Phenytoin Oral Suspension, USP, 100 mg/4 mL, packaged in packaged in 4 mL unit dose cups (NDC 0904-7079-24), 50 per case (NDC…
Reason Failed Content Uniformity Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, USP, 100 mg, Rx Only, 100 capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC…
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out-of-specification results for dissolution (above specification)
Class III · Low risk Terminated
Phenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 250 mg/5 mL, NDC 42192-614-05, packaged in 10 x 5 mL vials per carton, NDC 42192-614-30, Rx…
Reason Labeling: Not elsewhere classified; the product is being recalled because of customer complaints that the primary vial label was missing a barcode.
Class III · Low risk Terminated
Phenytoin Sodium Injection, USP 100 mg/2 mL, NDC 42192-614-02, packaged in 10 x 2 mL vials per carton, NDC 42192-614-10, Rx only…
Reason Labeling: Not elsewhere classified; the product is being recalled because of customer complaints that the primary vial label was missing a barcode.
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