E-Z-HD (Barium Sulfate for Oral Suspension), 98% w/w, 340 g bottle, Rx only, MFG: Bracco Diagnostics Inc., NDC 32909-764-01
Reason cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Stability Specifications: Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Lot #65846 sampled at 10 months exhibited results above the upper specification for viscosity.
Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Suspension (40% w/v, 30% w/w) Net Contents: 20 mL, (NDC 32909-814-53) Rx Only, Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc., a subsidiary of E-Z-EM, Inc. Lake Success, NY 11042 Tel: 1-516-333-8230 1-800-544-4624 NDC 32909-814-53
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 cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
Reason Failed stability specifications: Out-of-specification (OOS) result for a preservative assay - methylparaben - during stability testing of one lot.
Reason Failed stability specifications:This recall has been initiated due to out of specification results for viscosity.
Reason Subpotent Drug: Low out of specification results for both pH and assay obtained during routine stability testing after 36 months.
Reason Failed Stability Testing: This product is below specification for preservative content.
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