Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This product is being recalled due to an out of specification result for an impurity.
Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 400 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mumbai 400 098 INDIA, NDC 68180-281-01, UPC 3 68180 28101 6.
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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