OCTOBER 2002
WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 5
PRODUCT
MS Contin Tablets (morphine sulfate) controlled-release, 15 mg, 25 count
blister packs, 100 and 500 count bottles.
CODE
5H31 (500's)Exp 7/04
5H32 (25's) Exp 7/02
5H33 (25's) Exp 7/02
5H34 (25's) Exp 7/02
5H35 (25's) Exp 7/02
5H36 (100's) Exp 7/04.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: The Purdue Frederick Co., Norwalk,
CT.
Manufacturer: The P.F. Laboratories, Inc., Totowa, NJ.
REASON Tablet mixup; 30 mg tablets may be in bottles and/or blister packs labeled
as containing 15 mg tablets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,571 bottles of 500's; 4,968 bottles of 100's;
and 26,455 blisters of 25's.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and the Dominican Republic.
PRODUCT
Quinine Sulfate Tablets, USP, 260 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only
CODE Lot No. Exp. Date 3001-105631A Apr/04.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Ivax Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami,
FL
Manufacturer: Ivax Pharmaceutical Caribe, Inc., Cidra, Puerto Rico.
REASON Tablet mixup; a bottle labeled as containing Quinine Sulfate tablets was
found to contain Quinine Sulfate tablets and one tablet of Labetalol 100 mg, an
antihypertensive.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 12,000 bottles.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
PRODUCT Benadryl Allergy/Sinus Headache Caplets co-packaged with a Bonus 4 mL
bottle of Visine Tears (Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
12.5 mg, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg, Acetaminophen 500 mg), 24 count
package
CODES
Codes: Lot Numbers:
01222CD01 Exp Date: 4/2003
01222CM01 "
01322CD01 "
01322CM01 "
01422CN01 "
01522CD01 "
01522CN01 "
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare R&D Morris
Plains, NJ.
Manufacturer: Pfizer, Inc., Vega Baja, PR.
REASON Mispackaged; promotional packages labeled as containing Benadryl
Allergy/Sinus Headache Caplets co-packaged with a bonus 4mL sample of Visine
Tears may actually contain Benadryl Severe Allergy/Sinus Headache Caplets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2270 boxes of 24 caplets.
DISTRIBUTION AR
PRODUCT
a) HALLS Sugar Free Cough Drops (Menthol 5.8 mg) 25 DROPS per bag, Mountain
Menthol; b) HALLS Sugar Free Cough Drops (Menthol 5 mg) 25 DROPS per bag, Black
Cherry.
CODE a) Lot # 0722E, Exp. 2/7/2004; b) Lot #00832E, Exp. 3/8/2004.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Adams USA (Div. of Warner Lambert,
a Subsidiary of Pfizer, Inc.), Parsippany, NJ
Manufacturer:
Parke Davis & Co. Limited, Manchester M26 2QT, England.
REASON Product may contain metal particles.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE a) 1053 cases;
b) 189 cases.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
PRODUCT
a) Listerine Essential Care Gel Toothpaste, 0.9 oz tube (Eucalyptol 0.738%,
Menthol 0.340%, Methyl salicylate 0.480%, Thymol 0.511%, Sodium
monofluorophosphate 0.76% (0.13% Fluoride Ion); b) Listerine Essential Care
Tartar Control Gel Toothpaste, 0.9 oz tube, (Eucalyptol 0.738%, Menthol 0.340%,
Methyl salicylate 0.480%, Thymol 0.511%, Sodium monofluorophosphate 0.76%
(0.13% Fluoride Ion).
CODE All Lots packaged as follows: Professional Samples -- Not for Retail Sale
Trial
Size Tartar Control Gel Case UPC 1 03 12547 43450 5 Case containing 72/0.9
ounce tubes
Trial
Size Gel Case UPC 1 03 12547 43470 3 Case containing 72/0.9 ounce tubes.
Promotional Items as an on-pack with Listerine 1.0 L and 1.5 L (Gold, CoolMint,
Fresh Burst, Tartar Control, Mixed Displays) Bottles.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Pfizer, Consumer Healthcare Group,
Morris Plains, NJ.
Manufacturer: Accupac, Inc., Mainland, PA.
REASON Subpotent; active ingredient Methyl salicylate (stability).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 12,649,365 tubes.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
PRODUCT
Oxygen, USP, High Pressure Cylinders, Compressed.
CODE Lot OP895 and Lot OP901.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Oxygen Support Systems, Riverside, NJ.
REASON Subpotent.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 12.
DISTRIBUTION NJ and PA.
FDA
announced that it has issued a Cyber Letter (a letter sent via email to notify
a company of potential violations) to the operator of an internet web site for
promoting and selling Yellow Jackets, an herbal product, as an alternative to
illicit street drugs.
Yellow
Jackets are promoted as a substitute for controlled substances. According to
the promoter's web site, they contain ephedra and other herbal ingredients,
including kola nut extract (a source of caffeine). There does not appear to be
any legitimate drug use for this product, and its sale as a substitute for
controlled substances would be illegal.
FDA
is aware that some street drug alternatives are being marketed as dietary
supplements. FDA does not believe that street drug alternatives are intended to
be used to supplement the diet. Accordingly, street drug alternatives do not
meet the definition of a dietary supplement. Yellow Jackets, described on the
web site as herbal XTC, could pose a serious risk to consumers.
"Consumers
should not purchase or use these or similar products available through the
Internet or elsewhere," said FDA Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Lester M.
Crawford. "FDA will continue its efforts to protect American consumers
from dangerous and fraudulent internet companies who would sell illegal
products that present risks to public health."
FDA
has issued this "cyber" letter to the internet address of Yellow
Jackets promoter, Mr. Xoch Linnebank of the Netherlands and noted that the
continued sale of Yellow Jackets and other products as substitutes for
controlled substances to U.S. citizens may be illegal.
FDA's
"cyber" letters provide foreign operators with an explanation of the
statutory provisions that govern interstate commerce of drugs in the United
States, as well as a warning that future shipments of their products to this
country may be detained at the border and subject to refusal of entry. Copies
of each "cyber" letter are sent to regulatory officials in the
country in which the operator is based and to other individuals and companies
involved in the operation of the web site.
In
March of 2000, FDA made available the document, "Guidance for Industry
Street Drug Alternatives." This document is available at the Internet web
site, http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/3602fnl.htm.
It explains FDA's policy on products that are promoted as street drug
alternatives. Consumers who want information about online drug sales, or, who
wish to report web sites that they believe are promoting illegal products, can
contact the FDA through its Web site at www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline/.
PRODUCT
NX Stage Dialysis Solution, Formula A, Optioncare brand, 3000 mL bags, Rx Only.
CODE All lot codes are under recall.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Option Care, Inc., Columbia, MD.
REASON Microbial contamination.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3134 bags.
DISTRIBUTION IN, CA, MA, NJ, VA, MA and MS.
PRODUCT
a) Vancocin HCl Injection (sterile vancomycin hydrochloride, USP) IntraVenous,
Equiv. to 500 mg Vancomycin, VIAL No. 657, traypak of 25, Lyophilized, Rx;
b)
Vancocin HCl (sterile vancomycin hydrochloride, USP) IntraVenous, Equiv. to 1 g
Vancomycin, VIAL No. 7321,traypak of 25, Lyophilized, Rx only;
c)
Vancocin HCl for Injection (vancomycin hydrochloride for injection, USP)
IntraVenous, Equiv. to 10 g Vancomycin, 100 mL vials, Lyophilized, PHARMACY
BULK PACKAGE NOT FOR DIRECT INFUSION, Rx (VIAL No. 7355);
d)
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, Equiv. to 10 g Vancomycin, 100 mL
vial, PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE, NOT FOR DIRECT INFUSION, Rx only, Lyophilized,
AmeriNet Choice (Trademark) label, Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP,
NDC 0002-9509-01;
e) NEBCIN (Tobramycin for Injection, USP) Equiv. to 1.2 g Tobramycin, PHARMACY
BULK PACKAGE NOT FOR DIRECT INFUSION, Rx only, VIAL No. 7040, Traypak of 6;
f) Tobramycin for Injection, USP, Equivalent to 1.2 g Tobramycin, per 30mL,
Multiple Dose Vial,(40 mg/mL) traypaks of 6, Rx only, NOVAPLUS, USA Novation,
the supply company of VHA and UHC, and NOVAPLUS are trademarks of Novation,LLC;
g) Dobutrex Solution (Dobutamine Injection, USP) Equiv. to 250 mg, Dobutamine
per 20 mL, Single Dose Vial, Rx, 20 mL VIAL No. 7175, For I.V. Use Only;
h) Dobutamine Injection, USP, Equivalent to 250 mg Dobutamine per 20 mL, 20 mL
Single Dose Vial, Rx only, NOVAPLUS, For I.V. Use Only, USA;
i) GEMZAR (Gemcitabine HCl For Injection) 200 mg equivalent to base, For I.V.
use only, Sterile Single Use Vial, Rx, VIAL 7501;
j) GEMZAR (Gemcitabine HCl For Injection) 1 g equivalent to base, For I.V. use
only, Sterile Single Use Vial, Rx, VIAL No. 7502;
k) Dolophine Hydrochloride (Methadone Hydrochloride Injection,USP) 10 mg per
mL, Multiple Dose Vial;
l) Brevital Sodium (Methohexital Sodium for Injection, USP),500 mg, Anesthetic
Barbiturate, Multiple Dose Vial, Rx Only;
m) Brevital Sodium (Methohexital Sodium for Injection, USP) 2.5 g, Multiple
Dose Vial, Anesthetic Barbiturate, Rx Only.
CODE Lot (Exp. Date)
Vancocin: USA Distribution
500 mg 4MK94M (1-Aug-02) and 4MP18N (1-Oct-02)
1 gm 5MG16W (1-Apr-03), 5MA16M (1-Feb-03), 4MT59T (1-Sep-02), 4MT60M (1-Sep-02)
and 4MX34M (1-Oct-02)
10gm 4MN09M (1-Sep-03), 4MH51M (1-May-03), 5MZ89M (1-Nov-04), and 5MZ89N (1-Nov-04)
Foreign Distribution: 4MP20XA (1-Oct-02), 4MP20XB (1-Oct-02), 5MA16M
(1-Feb-03), 5MG16R (1-Apr-03), 5MG16U (1-Apr-03), 5MG16T (1-Apr-03), 4MX34P
(1-Oct-02), 4MN09N (1-Sep-03), 4MP20P (1-Oct-02), 4MP20R (1-Oct-02), 4MP20S
(1-Oct-02), 4MP20V (1-Oct-02), 4MP20W (1-Oct-02), 5MU91M (1-Nov-03), 5MX28M
(1-Nov-03), 5MX28P (1-Nov-03), 4MK15N (1-Sep-02), 4MK15P (1-Sep-02), 5MG16S
(1-Apr-03), 5MG16V (1-Apr-03), 4MP20Y (1-Oct-02), 4MP16P (1-Sep-02), 5NA70M
(1-Nov-03), 4MP20T (1-Oct-02), 4MP20X (1-Oct-02), 4MP20U (1-Oct-02), and 4MK15R
(1-Sep-02)
Nebcin: USA Distribution 1.2 gm 4MK03M (1-Aug-03), 4MP21M (1-Sep-03), 4MT55M
(1-Jan-04), 3MY51M (1-Oct-02), 3NG79M (1-Mar-03), 4MS30M (1-Sep-03), 4MT54M
(1-Oct-03), 4MT55M (1-Jan-04), 4MW41M (1-Feb-04), 5MG75M (1-Jun-04), 5MH80M
(1-Jun-04), 4MR25M (1-Sep-03) and 5MM86M (1-Jun-04), 5MX32M (1-Feb-04)
Foreign Distribution: 3NG79M (1-Mar-03), 4MK03M (1-Aug-03), 4MR25M (1-Sep-03),
4MW41M (1-Feb-04), 5MG75M (1-Jun-04), 5MH80M (1-Jun-04), 5MM86M (1-Jun-04),
4MT54N (1-Oct-03), 4MT55N (1-Jan-04) and 5MH80N (1-Jun-04)
Dobutrex: USA Distribution: 5MF45P (1Apr-03), 4MY39P(1-Feb-03),
5MA94M(1-Feb-03), 5MM00M (1-Jun-03), 4MX96P (1-Jan-03) and 5MW48N (1-Oct-03)
Foreign Distribution: 4MY39N (1-Feb-03), 5MF45N (1-Apr-03), 5MX82M (1-Feb-04), 5MX82N
(1-Feb-04), 5MX82P (1-Feb-04), 5MX82R (1-Feb-04), and 5MW48M (1-Oct-03)
Gemzar: USA Distribution:
200 mg 4MS42M (1_Sep-02)
1gm 4MT36M (1-Sep-02), 4MT37M (1-Sep-02), 4MT63M (1-Oct-02), 5MC30M (1-Mar-03),
5MG22M(1-May-03) and 5NG88M (1-Mar-04)
Foreign Distribution: 4MT63M (1-Oct-02), 5MG22N (1-May-03), 4MT62M (1-Sep-02),
4MT62T (1-Sep-02), 4MT62P (1-Sep-02), 4MT62N (1-Sep-02), 4MT62S (1-Sep-02)
Brevital Sodium USA Distribution
2.5 mg/20mL vials 5MT41M (8/1/2003) 4NF766M (6/1/2003)
500mg/50mL vials 3MN14M, 3MN14N (9/1/2002) 3MN33M, 3MN33P (10/1/2002) 3MN34P,
3MN34R, 3MN34S (10/1/2002) 3MY48M, 3MY48N, 3MY48P (11/1/2002) 4MP65M (9/1/2002)
4MA84M, 4MA84N, 4MA84P (11/1/2002) 4MF88M, 4MF88N (6/1/2003) 4MJ99M (7/1/2003)
5MP44M, 5MP44N (8/1/2003) 5MU47M, 5MU47P, 5MU47R (12/1/2003) 5MN77M, 5MN77N
(10/1/2003)
Dolophine Hydrochloride USA Distribution
10mg/mL 20 mL vial 5MP72M (Jun-03) 5MW93M (Sep-03).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, IN.
REASON Particulates and/or cracked vials.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Internationally.
PRODUCT
Oxygen, USP, Compressed, type D, E and M aluminum cylinders.
CODE All lots.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Tri-State Home Care Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
REASON Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations, including but not limited
to, failure to test for purity and identity.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 37 cylinders.
DISTRIBUTION PA.
PRODUCT
Allegra 60 mg (Fexofenadine HCl Capsules), 14 and 60 count bottles, Rx only.
CODE Lot no. 1044325, exp. 5/2004 and Lot no. 1048818, exp. 10/2004.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Pharmaceutical Corp. of America,
Indianapolis, IN.
Manufacturer: Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Kansas City, MO.
REASON Label mixup; bottles labeled as containing 60mg capsules actually
contain 60mg tablets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 17 units.
DISTRIBUTION CA and MI.
PRODUCT
Liquid Oxygen, USP, Refrigerated, transfilled into 46 liter Cryogenic Home
Vessels, Rx Only.
CODE Serial numbers: 02182013, 01253095, 01190133, 01190112, 01190110,
02204388, 01180794, 01180787, 01180187, 01150090, 01150072.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Laurel Home Healthcare, Ann Arbor, MI.
REASON Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations, including but not limited
to, lack of all batch records and use of an improperly calibrated oxygen
analyzer.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 11 units.
DISTRIBUTION MI.
PRODUCT
a) MEIJER ORAL SALINE Laxative (Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 2.4g, Dibasic Sodium
Phosphate 0.9g) Sugar Free, 3 FL OZ
(90 mL) MULTI-DOSE CONTAINER, LEMON FLAVOR; b) Oral Saline Laxative Sav-on Osco
brand by Albertson's (Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 2.4g, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate
0.9g) 3 FL OZ (90 mL) Multi-Dose Container, Lemon Flavor.
CODE
Lot # 2093L Expiration Date: 04/04
Lot # 2114L Expiration Code: 04/04
Lot # 2119L Expiration Code: 04/04
Lot # 2155L Expiration Code: 06/04.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Unico Holdings, Inc., Lake Worth, FL.
REASON Mislabeling; outer carton dosage instructions (by manufacturer)
incorrectly declare dosage for Adults & children as "12 years &
under" rather than correctly as "12 years & over"
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1398/12 bottle cases.
DISTRIBUTION MI and AZ.
Pharmacia Corporation Announces Voluntary Recall of Lunelle™ Monthly Contraceptive Injection
Pharmacia
Corporation announced today that the company is initiating a voluntary recall
of Lunelle™ Monthly Contraceptive Injection (medroxyprogesterone acetate and
estradiol cypionate injectable suspension) in prefilled syringes due to a lack
of assurance of full potency and possible risk of contraceptive failure. As a
precaution, Pharmacia is voluntarily recalling all Lunelle prefilled syringe
lots currently on the market. Lunelle packaged in vials is not affected by this
recall, nor is any other Pharmacia contraceptive product.
Lunelle
is a combined hormonal contraceptive (like the oral contraceptive pill) that is
administered to women by a healthcare professional as a monthly injection. A
sub-potent dose of Lunelle may not be effective in preventing pregnancy. Women
who have been using Lunelle as their contraceptive are advised to seek the
advice of their healthcare professional regarding alternative methods of birth
control and to use an additional barrier method of birth control (such as male
or female condoms, diaphragm, or spermicide) until beginning a new form of
hormonal contraception.
Pharmacia is committed to the integrity and safety of its products and is undertaking this voluntary recall with the full knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration. The affected lots were distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands during 2002 and all physicians, pharmacies, clinics and wholesalers who received these lots are being notified. For further information healthcare professionals may call the Pharmacia medical information service on 1 800 323 4204. Patients may call the Pharmacia patient information service on 1-888-691-6813.
WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 19
PRODUCT
a) Methylprednisolone Acetate for Injection, 40 mg/mL,1 ml, single dose vial;
b) Methylprednisolone Acetate for Injection, 80 mg/mL,1 ml, single dose vial;
c) Baclofen for Injection, Preservative-Free, 2 mg/mL,10 mL vial;
d) Baclofen for Injection, Preservative-Free, 50 mcg/mL, 1 mL vial;
e) Baclofen for Injection, Preservative-Free, 500 mcg/mL,20 mL vial.
CODE All lot codes are under recall.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Portage Pharmacy (aka Innovative Professional
Services), Portage, MI
REASON
Microbial contamination; Penicillium mold, Methylobacterium, and/or
Mycobacterium chelonae.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 791 vials.
DISTRIBUTION MI.
PRODUCT
Nardil Tablets (Phenelzine Sulfate Tablets, USP) 15 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx
only.
CODE Lot 354O1L exp. 9/30/02.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Pfizer, Inc., New York, NY.
Manufacturer: Pfizer, Inc., Lititz, PA.
REASON Subpotent; (9 month stability).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 19013 bottles.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
US
Marshals seized dietary supplements making drug claims from the Humphrey
Laboratories of Lake Oswego, Oregon, doing business as Kirkman Laboratories.
U.S. Marshals seized hundreds of bottles of Kirkman's HypoAllergenic Taurine
Capsules after FDA determined that these products made unsubstantiated claims
to treat autism, a neurobehavioral disorder that begins in early childhood.
FDA
seized these products because they violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act. In accordance with the Act, all dietary supplement products' labeling must
be truthful and not misleading and may not make any claims that the product
will cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease. Consequently, the claims that
the capsules treat autism caused the firm's product to be a misbranded food and
an unapproved new
"FDA
will continue to pursue products that violate the law," said FDA Deputy
Commissioner Dr. Lester M. Crawford. "This seizure emphasizes our
commitment to protect the public health by keeping the marketplace free from
products that make medical claims not substantiated by scientific
evidence."
This
seizure was the result of FDA's investigation of the firm's Internet site. To
date no illnesses have been reported in association with consumption of this
product. FDA will continue to identify and take appropriate enforcement actions
against fraudulently marketed dietary supplement products that make
unsubstantiated medical claims in their labeling.
WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 26
PRODUCT
a) Testosterone Cypionate for Injection, 200 mg/mL,1 mL, 5 mL and 10 mL vials;
b) Hyaluronidase for Injection, 25 Units/mL, 1 mL vial (Preservative free);
c) Hyaluronidase for injection, 150 Units/mL, 1 mL and 5 mL vials (preservative-free),
FOR OFFICE, CLINIC, OR HOSPITAL USE ONLY;
d) Hyaluronidase for Injection 150 Units/mL, 10 mL multi-dose vial for
injection, FOR OFFICE, CLINIC, OR HOSPITAL USE ONLY;
e) Betamethasone for Injection 6 mg/mL 1 mL vial or 5 mL multi-dose vial, For
Office, Clinic, or Hospital Use Only;
f) Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Long-acting IM Injection, 250 mg/ml, 5 ml vial;
g) Furosemide for Injection, 10 mg/mL, 4 mL and 10 mL vials;
h) Estrone for Injection, 5 mg/mL, (Multiple-dose vial), 5 mL vials;
i) Prostaglandin E1 for Injection, 20 mcg/mL, 10 mL vials;
j) Papaverine 30 mg/mL, phentolamine 0.5 mg/mL and prostaglandin E1 10 mcg/mL
for Injection, Store in Refrigerator, 10 ml vials;
k) Corticotropin LA for Injection, 80 Units/mL, Refrigerate Product, 5 mL
vials;
l) Meperidine for Injection, 25 mg/mL, 1 mL vial (preservative-free);
m) Meperidine for Injection, 50 mg/mL, 1 mL vial (preservative-free);
n) Estradiol Cypionate/Testosterone Cypionate for Injection, 4mg/100 mg/mL, 10
mL Multiple-dose vial;
o) Estradiol Cypionate for Injection, 5 mg/mL, 10 mL Multiple-dose vial;
p) Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate 3% Solution for Injection, 10 mL Multiple-dose
vial3;
q) Triamcinolone Acetonide for Injection, 4 mg/mL, 10 mL Multiple-dose vial,
For Office, Clinic, or Hospital Use Only;
r) Phenol for Injection, 5%, 5 mL vials3; s) Progesterone in Sesame Oil for
Injection, 50 mg/mL, 10 mL Multiple-dose vial.
CODE All lot codes for all products.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Portage Pharmacy (aka) Innovative Professional Services),
Portage, MI
REASON
Lack of assurance of sterility.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 175 vials.
DISTRIBUTION MI.
PRODUCT
1) Quad Tann Pediatric Suspension, Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., Each 5 ml
contains: Carbetapentane Tannate 30 mg, Chlorpheniramine Tannate 4 mg,
Ephedrine Tannate 5 mg and Phenylephrine Tannate 5 mg., One Pint (473 mL), Rx
Only.
1a) Quad Tann Pediatric Suspension, URL, One Pint (473 mL), Each 5 ml contains:
Carbetapentane Tannate 30 mg, Chlorpheniramine Tannate 4 mg, Ephedrine Tannate
5 mg and Phenylephrine Tannate 5 mg Rx Only;
2) Trionate Suspension, One Pint,(473 mL),Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.,
Each 5 ml contains: Carbetapentane Tannate 30 mg, Chlorpheniramine Tannate 4
mg., Rx only,
2a) Trionate Suspension, One Pint (473 mL), URL, Each 5 ml contains:
Carbetapentane Tannate 30 mg, Chlorpheniramine Tannate 4 mg, Rx Only;
3) Tri Tann Pediatric Suspension,One Pint (473 mL), Each 5 mL contains:
Phenylephrine Tannate 5 mg, Chlorpheniramine Tannate 2 mg, Pyrilamine Tannate
12.5 mg, Rx Only;
4) Duotan Suspension, Antihistamine/Decongestant, Strawberry/Banana Flavor, 4
fl. oz. and 16 Fl. oz. bottles, Each 5 ml contains: Chlorpheniramine Tannate
4.5 mg,Pseudoephedrine Tannate 75 mg, Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., Rx
Only(16 Fl.oz) (4 Fl. oz.).
CODE 1) Quad Tann Pediatric : T0907, T0929, T1023, T1102, T1208, T1218, U0815,
U0905, U0917, U0919, U1019, U1205, U1207, U1527, U1114.
2) Trionate Suspension : AF004, U0620, U0828, U0820, U0823, U0831, U0908,
U0911, U0913, U1023, U1030, U1103, U1106, U1107, U1108, U1109,
U1322, U1331, U1404, U1407, U1408, U0218, U0309.
3) Tri Tann Pediatric Suspension : T1116, T1120, T1127, U1421.
4) Duotan Suspension 4 fl oz: AE028, AD010, U1007, U1017, U1030, U1126, U1217,
U1314, U1425, U1504;
Duotan Suspension 16 Fl oz: AD010, AE004, AE028, AF012, U1002, U1007, U1017,
U1025, U1030, U1126, U1128, U1217, U1314, U1316,
U1425, U1504, U1513.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER DSC Products, Inc. (dba DCS Laboratories),
Muskegon, MI
REASON
Lack of assurance of stability.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 142,000 bottles.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
PRODUCT
Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1%, NET WT. 1 lb. (453.6g) jar.
CODE Lot# 110080.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Alpharma USPD, Inc., Lincolnton, NC.
REASON Super-Potent.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5724 units.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
PRODUCT
Isosorbide Mononitrate EXTENDED-RELEASE Tablets, 30 mg, 100 and 500 count
bottles, PUREPAC, Rx Only.
CODE
Lots
Exp.
135E1
7/2003
136E1
7/2003
137E1
7/2003
138E1
7/2003
139E1
7/2003
140E1
7/2003
173F1
8/2003.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Alpharma USHP (formerly known as Purepac),
Elizabeth, NJ
REASON
Dissolution Failure; 6 hour release (9 month stability).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 105340 bottles of 100's; 11381 bottles of 500's.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.