NOVEMBER 2001

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 3

PRODUCT AND CODE: Aspirin tablets (uncoated), 325 mg., bottles of 100, 200, 250, 500, and 1,000 count

Aspirin tablets (coated), 325 mg., bottles of 100, 200, 250, 300, 500, and 1,000 count, and bulk drums of 50,000

Both types of tablets, coated and uncoated were produced under York's label and numerous private labels as follows:

Uncoated:

1. York Aspirin, 100-ct., 200-ct., 500-ct. and 1,000-ct., responsible firm: York Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Kansas City, KS

2. York Aspirin Russian label, 100-ct., responsible firm: York Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Kansas City, KS, or York Pharmaceutical Co., Brookfield, MO

3. Health Care Aspirin, 100-ct. and 200-ct., responsible firm: Great Lakes Sales, Wyoming, MI

4. Homebest Aspirin, 100-ct. and 250-ct., responsible firm: Glendale Foods, Inc., Hazelwood, MO

5. DG Aspirin (Dollar General on case label only), 200-ct. and 500-ct., responsible firm: Dolgencorp, Inc., Scottsville, KY

6. Aspirin, 1,000-ct. (Vitatrade on case label only), responsible firm: Catholic Medical Mission Board, New York, NY

7. HyTop Aspirin, 100-ct. and 250-ct., responsible firm: Federated Group, Arlington Heights, IL

8.  Parade Aspirin, 250-ct. and 500-ct., responsible firm: Federated Group, Arlington Heights, IL

Coated:

1. York Aspirin Analgesic Lite-Coat, 100-ct. and 200-ct., responsible firm: York Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Kansas City, KS

2. Parade Micro Coated Aspirin, 100-ct., 250-ct. and 500-ct., responsible firm: Federated Group, Arlington Heights, IL

3. HyTop Coated Aspirin, 100-ct. and 250-ct., responsible firm Federated Group, Arlington Heights, IL

4. Smart Choice Lite-Coat Aspirin, 100-ct., responsible firm: National Distribution Network, Merrick, NY

5. Our Family Coated Aspirin, 100-ct., 300-ct., and 500-ct., responsible firm: Nash Finch Company, Minneapolis, MN

6. Welby Lightly Coated Aspirin, 200-ct., responsible firm: Aldi, Inc., Batavia, IL

7. DeMoulas Market Basket Aspirin Film Coated, 100-ct. and 500-ct., responsible firm: Demoulas & Market Basket Stores, Tewksbury, MA

8. Southern Home Aspirin Coated Regular Strength, 100-ct. and 300-ct., responsible firm: Southern Home, Birmingham, AL

9. Quality Choice Micro Thin Coating Aspirin, 100-ct., responsible firm: Quality Choice, Novi, MI

10. Snyder Micro Coated Aspirin, 100-ct., 300-ct., 500-ct., and 1,000-ct., responsible firm: Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc., Minnetonka, MN

11. Navarro Lite Coat Aspirin, 100-ct., 250-ct. and 500-ct., responsible firm: Navarro Discount Pharmacies, Inc., Miami, FL

12. Conney Aspirin USP Lightly Coated, 100-ct. and 1,000-ct., responsible firm: Conney Safety Products Co., Inc., Madison, WI

13. Discount Drug Mart Food Fair Film Coated Aspirin, 200-ct., responsible firm: Drug Mart-Food Fair, Medina, OH

14. Medic Drug Coated Aspirin, 100-ct. and 250-ct., responsible firm: Medic Drug Co., Inc., Cleveland, OH

15. Vi-Jon Coated Aspirin, 100 ct., responsible firm: The ViJon Co., St. Louis, MO

16.  Bulk aspirin 325 mg. tablets coated, 50,000-ct.

Codes:           

Lot            # Exp.         Date Description

9909018     Sep 01        Conney 1,000 ct. Coated

9910089     Sep 01        HyTop 250 ct.

9911001     Sep 01        Dollar General 200 ct.

9910042     Sep 01        Parade 100 ct. Coated

0002036     Sep 01        Navarro 250 ct. Coated

9910033     Oct 01        Parade 100 ct. Coated

9910045     Oct 01        Smart Choice 100 ct. Coated

9910057     Oct 01        HyTop 100 ct.

9910073     Oct 01        HyTop 100 ct.

9910087     Oct 01        Russian 100 ct.

9910095     Oct 01        Russian 100 ct.

9910096     Oct 01        Russian 100 ct.

9910105     Oct 01        Russian 100 ct.

9910115     Oct 01        York 200 ct.

9910120     Oct 01        Dollar General 200 ct.

9911005     Oct 01        Dollar General 200 ct.

9911023     Oct 01        Homebest 250 ct.

9911035     Oct 01        Parade 250 ct.

9911048     Oct 01        Dollar General 500 ct.

9911061     Oct 01        Snyder 500 ct. Coated

9911067     Oct 01        Parade 100 ct. Coated

9911098     Oct 01        Health Care 100 ct.

9911161     Oct 01        York 100 ct.

9911174     Oct 01        York 100 ct. Coated

9912095     Oct 01        Dollar General 200 ct.

9912120     Oct 01        Dollar General 200 ct.

0002032     Oct 01        Parade 250 ct. Coated

0002131     Oct 01        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

9911052     Nov 01        Dollar General 500 ct.

9911055     Nov 01        York 500 ct.

9911080     Nov 01        Homebest 100 ct.

9911081     Nov 01        Health Care 100 ct.

9911101     Nov 01        Health Care 200 ct.

9911116     Nov 01        Welby 200 ct. Coated

9911129     Nov 01        Welby 200 ct. Coated

9911140     Nov 01        Homebest 100 ct.

9911146     Nov 01        Our Family 500 ct. Coated

9911160     Nov 01        Parade 500 ct. Coated

9911180     Nov 01        Homebest 100ct.

9912003     Nov 01        Our Family 300 ct. Coated

9912004     Nov 01        Our Family 300 ct.

9912005     Nov 01        Snyder 300 ct. Coated

9912025     Nov 01        Southern Home 300 ct. Coated

9912030     Nov 01        Our Family 100 ct. Coated

9912031     Nov 01        Navarro 100 ct. Coated

9912040     Nov 01        Smart Choice 100 ct. Coated

9912054     Nov 01        Southern Home 100 ct. Coated

9912055     Nov 01        HyTop 100 ct. Coated

9912086     Nov 01        York 100 ct. Coated

9912126     Nov 01        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0001102     Nov 01        Southern Home 100 ct. Coated

0001109     Nov 01        York 100 ct. Coated

0002045     Nov 01        York 200 ct. Coated

9912044     Dec 01        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

9912096     Dec 01        Welby 200 ct. Coated

9912130     Dec 01        Parade 250 ct.

9912141     Dec 01        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

9912148     Dec 01        Welby 200 ct. Coated

9912150     Dec 01        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

9912151     Dec 01        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

9912158     Dec 01        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0001011     Dec 01        Dollar General 200 ct.

0001021     Dec 01        Dollar General 200 ct.

0001023     Dec 01        Dollar General 200 ct.

0001085     Dec 01        York 100 ct. Coated

0001105     Dec 01        Dollar General 500 ct.

9912063     Jan 02        Navarro 250 ct.

0001026     Jan 02        HyTop 250 ct.

0001027     Jan 02        York 200 ct.

0001056     Jan 02        HyTop 100 ct.

0001059     Jan 02        Health Care 100 ct.

0001103     Jan 02        York 100 ct. Coated

0001106     Jan 02        Dollar General 500 ct.

0001114     Jan 02        Parade 500 ct.

0001117     Jan 02        Parade 500 ct. Coated

0001118     Jan 02        Navarro 500 ct. Coated

0001126     Jan 02        Southern Home 100 ct. Coated

0001128     Jan 02        Snyder 500 ct. Coated

0001129     Jan 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0002011     Jan 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0002013     Jan 02        Our Family 500 ct. Coated

0002014     Jan 02        Our Family 500 ct. Coated

0002016     Jan 02        York 500 ct.

0002018     Jan 02        York 100 ct.

0002019     Jan 02        Drug Mart 200 ct. Coated

0002050     Jan 02        York 200 ct. Coated

0002053     Jan 02        Our Family 100 ct. Coated

0002058     Jan 02        York 200 ct. Coated

0002061     Jan 02        BULK COATED

0002122     Jan 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0002123     Jan 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0002124     Jan 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0002039     Feb 02        Our Family 300 ct.

0002060     Feb 02        Dollar General 200 Ct.

0002093     Feb 02        Southern Home 300 ct. Coated

0002096     Feb 02        Conney 100 ct. Coated

0002097     Feb 02        Snyder 100 ct. Coated

0002112     Feb 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0002115     Feb 02        Our Family 500 ct. Coated

0002136     Feb 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0002137     Feb 02        Snyder 300 ct. Coated

0002140     Feb 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0002141     Feb 02        Snyder 300 ct. Coated

0002148     Feb 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0002149     Feb 02        York 100 ct.

0002150     Feb 02        York 100 ct.

0002153     Feb 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0002158     Feb 02        Our Family 300 ct. Coated

0002161     Feb 02        Navarro 100 ct. Coated

0002163     Feb 02        Our Family 300 ct.

0003002     Feb 02        Homebest 250 ct.

0003007     Feb 02        HyTop 250 ct. Coated

0003030     Feb 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0003034     Feb 02        Medic 250 ct. Coated

0003040     Feb 02        Medic 250 ct. Coated

0003031     Mar 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0003038     Mar 02        York 100 ct.

0003042     Mar 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0003050     Mar 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0003054     Mar 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0003063     Mar 02        Health Care 200 ct.

0003069     Mar 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0003071     Mar 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0003074     Mar 02        Smart Choice 100 ct. coated

0003081     Mar 02        Medic 100 ct. Coated

0003093     Mar 02        Our Family 100 ct. Coated

0003094     Mar 02        Our Family 300 ct. Coated

0003095     Mar 02        Our Family 300 ct.

0003096     Mar 02        Our Family 500 ct. Coated

0003097     Mar 02        Snyder 500 ct. Coated

0003106     Mar 02        York 1,000 ct.

0003107     Mar 02        Snyder 1,000 ct. Coated

0003111     Mar 02        BULK COATED

0003112     Mar 02        Health Care 100 ct.

0003114     Mar 02        York 1,000 ct.

0003119     Mar 02        Our Family 500 ct. Coated

0003121     Mar 02        York 100 ct.

0004008     Mar 02        York 100 ct.

0004012     Mar 02        York 100 ct.

0004015     Mar 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0004016     Mar 02        York 200 ct.

0004019     Mar 02        Navarro 200 ct. Coated

0004021     Mar 02        York 100 ct.

0004025     Mar 02        York 200 ct.

0004026     Mar 02        York 100 ct.

0004027     Mar 02        HyTop 250 ct.

0004031     Mar 02        Navarro 100 ct. Coated

0004034     Apr 02        Welby 200 ct. Coated

0004036     Apr 02        HyTop 250 ct.

0004037     Apr 02        Our Family 100 ct. Coated

0004038     Apr 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0004040     Apr 02        Navarro 100 ct. Coated

0004050     Apr 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0004051     Apr 02        HyTop 100 ct.

0004052     Apr 02        Parade 100 ct. Coated

0004062     Apr 02        Parade 100 ct. Coated

0004067     Apr 02        Our Family 300 ct. Coated

0004068     Apr 02        York 100 ct.

0004069     Apr 02        York 100 ct.

0004073     Apr 02        Welby 200 ct. Coated

0004079     Apr 02        York 100 ct.

0004087     Apr 02        Welby 200 ct. Coated

0004096     Apr 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0004097     Apr 02        Vi-Jon 100 ct.

0004098     Apr 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0004099     Apr 02        Our Family 300 ct. Coated

0004103     Apr 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0005005     Apr 02        DeMoulas 500 ct. Coated

0005009     Apr 02        Our Family 300 ct.

0005035     Apr 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0004095     May 02        Our Family 500 ct. Coated

0005015     May 02        DeMoulas 100 ct. Coated

0005017     May 02        Our Family 300 ct.

0005034     May 02        HyTop 100 ct.

0005039     May 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0005047     May 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0005051     May 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0005058     May 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0005060     May 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0005062     May 02        Vijon 100 ct. Coated

0005067     May 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0005080     May 02        BULK COATED

0005083     May 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0005092     May 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0005093     May 02        HyTop 100 ct.

0005094     May 02        York 100 ct.

0005097     May 02        Our Family 500 ct. Coated

0005098     May 02        York 500 ct.

0005104     May 02        Our Family 500 ct. Coated

0005128     May 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0006004     Jun 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0006009     Jun 02        Our Family 300 ct.

0006011     Jun 02        York 200 ct.

0006020     Jun 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0006025     Jun 02        Southern Home 100 ct. Coated

0006026     Jun 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0006027     Jun 02        York 100 ct.

0006032     Jun 02        HyTop 100 ct.

0006044     Jun 02        York 200 ct.

0006050     Jun 02        York 200 ct. Coated

0006056     Jun 02        Smart Choice 100 ct. Coated

0006057     Jun 02        Our Family 100 ct. Coated

0006069     Jun 02        Quality Choice Coated

0006072     Jun 02        Smart Choice 100 ct. Coated

0006075     Jun 02        Smart Choice 100 ct. Coated

0006077     Jun 02        BULK ASPIRIN KG

0006082     Jun 02        Snyder 1,000 ct. Coated

0006087     Jun 02        Russian 100 ct.

0006090     Jun 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0006091     Jun 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0006093     Jun 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0006094     Jun 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0006095     Jun 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0006097     Jun 02        Welby 200 ct. Coated

0006098     Jun 02        Our Family 500 ct. Coated

0006099     Jun 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0006103     Jun 02        York 1,000 ct.

0006105     Jun 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0006109     Jun 02        Navarro 500 ct. Coated

0006110     Jun 02        Welby 200 ct. Coated

0006111     Jun 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0006112     Jun 02        Vitatrade 1,000 ct.

0006118     Jun 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0007010     Jul 02        Navarro 250 ct. Coated

0007012     Jul 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0007014     Jul 02        Russian 100 ct.

0007024     Jul 02        Russian 100 ct.

0007027     Jul 02        Russian 100 ct.

0007030     Jul 02        Russian 100 ct.

0007035     Jul 02        Russian 100 ct.

0008068     Aug 02        York 100 ct.

0008087     Aug 02        York 200 ct.

0012055     Dec 02        Dollar General 200 ct.

0012074     Dec 02        Health Care 200 ct.

REASON: Dissolution failures (starting at 2 months of stability)

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: York Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Kansas City, KS

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide

QUANTITY: Uncoated Tablet Btls: 100-ct.-640,368; 200 ct.-402,399; 250-ct.-40,104; 500-ct.-15,660; 1,000-ct.-69,060 Coated Tablet Btls: - 100-ct.-324,720; 200-ct.-114,288; 250-ct.-23,904; 300-ct.-85,968; 500-ct.-36,984; 1,000-ct.-2,160; BULK COATED TABLETS - 4,050,000; and 1/1,994-kg. drum

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: OxyContin, (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release) tablets, 10 mg. Rx Only, Dist. by Purdue Pharma L.P., Norwalk, CT  06850, Packaged in units of 25 and 100 tablets.

OxyContin, (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release) tablets, 20 mg. Rx Only, Dist. by Purdue Pharma L.P., Norwalk, CT  06850, Packaged in units of 25 and 100 tablets.

OxyContin, (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release) tablets, 40 mg. Rx Only, Dist. by Purdue Pharma L.P., Norwalk, CT  06850, Packaged in units of 25 and 100 tablets.

OxyContin, (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release) tablets, 80 mg. Rx Only, Dist. by Purdue Pharma L.P., Norwalk, CT  06850, Packaged in units of 25 and 100 tablets.

OxyContin, (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release) tablets, 160 mg. Rx Only, Dist. by Purdue Pharma L.P., Norwalk, CT  06850,

Packaged in units of 25 and 100 tablets. 

There are 388 batches of OxyContin, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160mg Tablets:

10 mg Tablets:

9L91,  EXP 28-FEB-05

9M11,  EXP 28-FEB-05

9M21,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AE81,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AE91,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AF01,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AF81,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AF91,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AG21,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AH41,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AH51,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AH61,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AJ61,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AJ71,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AJ81,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AW81,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AW91,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AY01,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AY11,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AY21,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AY31,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AY41,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AY51,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AX01,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AX04,  EXP 31-JAN-05

2L61,  EXP 30-NOV-03

2L71,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2L81,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2W11,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2W21,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2W31,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2Y41,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2Y61,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2Y71,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2Y81,  EXP 31-DEC-03

3E51,  EXP 31-DEC-03

3E61,  EXP 31-JAN-04

CX51,  EXP 30-APR-05

CX61,  EXP 30-APR-05

WA431, EXP 30-APR-05

WA561, EXP 30-APR-05

WA571, EXP 30-APR-05

8G21,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8S1N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

8S2N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

8S9N1, EXP 30-SEP-04

8T0N1, EXP 30-SEP-04

8T1N1, EXP 30-SEP-04

8X31,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8X41,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8X51,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8X91,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8Y01,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8Y11,  EXP 30-SEP-04

9E41,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9E51,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9E61,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9E71,  EXP 30-NOV-04

9E81,  EXP 30-NOV-04

9K1N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

9K3N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

9P7N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9P8N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9P9N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9R4N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9R5N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9S5N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9S6N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9S7N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9V4N7, EXP 30-NOV-04

9W2N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9E91,  EXP 30-NOV-04

9R61,  EXP 30-NOV-04

9R62,  EXP 30-NOV-04

 

20mg Tablets:

9R21,  EXP 30-NOV-04

9W01,  EXP 30-NOV-04

AD62,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AD71,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AD81,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AF11,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AF21,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AF31,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AG81,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AG91,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AH01,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AJ01,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AJ11,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AJ21,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AK21,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AK31,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AK41,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AW51,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AW61,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AW71,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AX31,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AX41,  EXP 31-JAN-05

BB1N1, EXP 28-FEB-05

BB2N1, EXP 28-FEB-05

BB3N1, EXP 28-FEB-05

AX54,  EXP 31-JAN-05

2L2N1, EXP 31-DEC-03

2L3N1, EXP 31-DEC-03

2L4N1, EXP 31-DEC-03

2M11,  EXP 30-NOV-03

2M2N2, EXP 30-NOV-03

2M3N1, EXP 30-NOV-03

2M4N2, EXP 30-NOV-03

2M5N1, EXP 31-DEC-03

2T91,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2V01,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2V11,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2W41,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2W51,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2W61,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2X41,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2X51,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2X61,  EXP 31-JAN-04

2X71,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2X72,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2X81,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2X91,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2Y01,  EXP 31-JAN-04

2Y11,  EXP 31-JAN-04

BX71,  EXP 30-APR-05

BX81,  EXP 30-APR-05

BX91,  EXP 30-APR-05

CR61,  EXP 31-MAR 05

CR71,  EXP 31-MAR-05

CR81,  EXP 31-MAR-05

CR91,  EXP 30-APR-05

CS01,  EXP 30-APR-05

CS11,  EXP 30-APR-05

CY11,  EXP 30-APR-05

CY21,  EXP 30-APR-05

CY31,  EXP 30-APR-05

CY41,  EXP 30-APR-05

CY51,  EXP 30-APR-05

CY61,  EXP 30-APR-05

CY71,  EXP 30-APR-05

CY81,  EXP 30-APR-05

CY91,  EXP 30-APR-05

WA401, EXP 30-APR-05

WA411, EXP 30-APR-05

8R1N1, EXP 31-0CT-04

8R2N1, EXP 31-0CT-04

8R3N1, EXP 31-0CT-04

8S31,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8S41,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8S51,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8S61,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8S71,  EXP 30-NOV-04

8T21,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8T31,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8T41,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8T51,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8T61,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8T7N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

8T8N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

8T9N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

8X6N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

8X71,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8X81,  EXP 30-NOV-04

9C31,  EXP 31-0CT-04

9C41,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9C51,  EXP 31-0CT-04

9C91,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9D01,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9J51,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9J61,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9J71,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9J8N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

9J9N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

9K0N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

9L6N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9L7N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9L8N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9R0N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9R1N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9S1N7, EXP 30-NOV-04

9S8N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9S9N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9T0N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9T7N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9T8N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9T9N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9D11,  EXP 31-OCT-04

 

40mg Tablets:

9L31,  EXP 31-DEC-04

9V1N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9V2N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9V3N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9W11,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AD91,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AE01,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AE11,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AF41,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AF51,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AF61,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AG51,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AG61,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AG71,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AH11,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AH21,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AH31,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AJ91,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AX81,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AX91,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AY61,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AY9N1, EXP 31-JAN-05

BA0N1, EXP 31-JAN-05

BA1N1, EXP 28-FEB-05

BA2N1, EXP 31-JAN-05

BA3N1, EXP 31-JAN-05

BA4N1, EXP 31-JAN-05

BD01,  EXP 28-FEB-05

BD11,  EXP 28-FEB-05

BD21,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AK01,  EXP 31-JAN-05

2M9N1, EXP 31-DEC-03

2V21,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2V31,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2V41,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2V81,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2V91,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2W01,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2W71,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2W81,  EXP 31-DEC-03

2W91,  EXP 31-JAN-04

CS21,  EXP 30-APR-05

CS31,  EXP 30-APR-05

CS41,  EXP 30-APR-05

CS51,  EXP 30-APR-05

CS61,  EXP 30-APR-05

CS71,  EXP 30-APR-05

8V0N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

8V1N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

8V2N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

8V41,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8V51,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8V61,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8V91,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8W01,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8W1N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

8W41,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8W51,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8W61,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8W71,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8W81,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8W91,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9C01,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9C11,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9C21,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9D51,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9D61,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9D71,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9D81,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9D91,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9E01,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9K41,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9K51,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9K61,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9L0N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

9L11,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9L21,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9L4N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9L5N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9R7N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9T1N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9T2N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9T3N5, EXP 30-NOV-04

AX71,  EXP 31-JAN-05

9D52,  EXP 31-OCT-04

 

80mg Tablets:

9T4N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9T5N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9T6N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9V8N1, EXP 31-DEC-04

9V91,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AE51,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AE61,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AE71,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AF71,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AG01,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AG11,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AH71,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AH81,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AH91,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AJ31,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AJ41,  EXP 31-DEC-04

AJ51,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AL11,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AL21,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AL31,  EXP 31-JAN-05

AX61,  EXP 28-FEB-05

BA51,  EXP 28-FEB-05

BA61,  EXP 28-FEB-05

BA71,  EXP 28-FEB-05

BA81,  EXP 28-FEB-05

AE52,  EXP 31-DEC-04

2L5N1, EXP 31-DEC-02

2V61,  EXP 31-DEC-02

2V71,  EXP 31-DEC-02

2X01,  EXP 31-DEC-02

2X11,  EXP 31-JAN-03

2X21,  EXP 31-JAN-03

CK81,  EXP 31-MAR-05

CK91,  EXP 31-MAR-05

CL01,  EXP 31-MAR-05

CL11,  EXP 30-APR-05

WA581, EXP 30-APR-05

WA591, EXP 30-APR-05

WA601, EXP 30-APR-05

8P8N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

8P9N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

8R0N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

8V3N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

8V71,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8V81,  EXP 30-SEP-04

8W2N1, EXP 30-SEP-04

8W31,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8X01,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8X11,  EXP 31-OCT-04

8X21,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9C61,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9C71,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9C81,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9D31,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9D41,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9E11,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9E2N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

9E3N1, EXP 31-OCT-04

9K71,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9K81,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9K91,  EXP 31-OCT-04

9S2N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9S3N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

9S4N1, EXP 30-NOV-04

 

160mg Tablets:

9R31, EXP 30-NOV-03

9V51, EXP 30-NOV-03

9V61, EXP 30-NOV-03

AG31, EXP 31-DEC-03

AG41, EXP 31-DEC-03

AX11, EXP 31-JAN-04

AX21, EXP 31-JAN-04

8S81, EXP 30-SEP-03

9D21, EXP 31-OCT-03

REASON: Contamination- tablets contain particles of stainless steel and/or were manufactured with an unqualified excipient

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: The P.F. Laboratories, Inc., Totowa, NJ

RECALLED BY: Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford, CT

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide and Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Norway, and Peru

QUANTITY: 3,388,083 bottles of 100's and 257,797 blisters of 25

 

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 10

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: a) Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 84 mg/mL, 50 mEq/50 mL, 50 mL single dose vial, NDC #63323-006-50, product code 0650; For IV Use Only, Preservative Free 

b) Multi Vitamin Concentrate, 5 mL single dose vial, product code 4205; For IV Infusion After Dilution

c) Vinblastine Sulfate Injection, 1 mg/mL, 10 mL multiple dose vial, product code 27810; For IV Use Only

d) Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 4 mg/mL, 1 mL in 2 mL single dose vial - NDC #63323-165-01, product code 16501 and 5 mL multiple dose vial, product code 16505; For IM or IV Use

e) Potassium Phosphates Injection, USP, Phosphorus 3 mM/mL and Potassium 4.4 mEq/mL, 50 mL single dose vial, product code 8650; For IV Use Only After Dilution

f) Potassium Acetate Injection, USP, 2 mEq/mL, 50 mL single dose vial, product code 7650; For IV Use Only After Dilution

g) Clindamycin Injection, USP, 150 mg/mL, 4 mL in 5 mL vial, product code C28204, DIN 021 39286

h) Sodium Chloride (Chlorure De Sodium) Injection, USP, 800 mmol/200 mL, 4 mmol/mL, 200 mL vial, DIN #02139510, product code

C88B2; For intravenous infusion after diluation, Pharmacy Bulk Package, Not for Direct Infusion

i) Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP, 10 mL multiple dose vial, NDC #63323-950-10, product code 95106; packaged with the Chorionic

Gonadotropin for Injection and used to reconstitute the lyophilized powder

j) Chorionic Gonadotropin for Injection, USP, 10,000 units/mL, 1 mL in 2 mL multiple dose vial (lyophilized), NDC #63323-025-10, product

code 25021; For IM Use Only After Reconstitution

Codes: a) Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, lot 110660, exp. 01/03, lot 110670, exp. 01/03

b) Multi Vitamin Concentrate, lot 110664, exp. 01/03

c) Vinblastine Sulfate Injection, lot 110680, exp. 01/03

d) Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, lot 110739, exp. 02/03, lot 110760, exp. 02/03, lot 110767, exp. 02/03

e) Potassium Phosphates Injection, USP, lot 110754, exp. 08/04

f) Potassium Acetate Injection, USP, lot 110766, exp. 02/04

g) Clindamycin Injection, USP, lot 110652, exp. 01/03

h) Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, lot 110710, exp. 02/03

i) Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP, lot 110653, exp. 07/04

j) Chorionic Gonadotropin for Injection, USP, lot 110645, exp. 07/03

REASON: Lack of assurance of sterility

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc., Melrose Park, IL

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide and Canada

QUANTITY: 504471 vials

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Zestril Tablets (lisinopril), 10 mg, Rx, once-daily tablets, 100 tablets/bottle,  Lot R2817, Exp. 02-03, NDC 0310-0131-10.  Manufactured by IPR Pharmaceuticals, Distributed by Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Repackaged by Prestige Packaging.

Codes: Lot R2817, Exp. 02-03

REASON: Mispackaging; Bottles labeled as 10 mg may contain 20 mg tablets

MANUFACTURER: IPR Pharmaceuticals, Carolina, PR

RECALLED BY: Prestige Packaging Inc. Farmington Hills, MI

DISTRIBUTION: MI and OH

QUANTITY: 953 bottles distributed 

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: 1.Burn relief spray containing Benzocaine 5.0% and Benzalkonium chloride 0.14% packaged in 3-fl. oz. containers, OTC.  The product is packaged under the following labels:

a.  York Burn Relief with Aloe Vera Antiseptic/Anesthetic, Manufactured by York Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Kansas City, KS

b.  Zee Burn Relief Spray with Aloe Vera, Antiseptic/ Anesthetic, Manufactured for Zee Medical, Inc., Irvine, CA

c.  Medi First Plus Pain Relieving Burn Spray with Aloe Vera, Antiseptic Anesthetic, Packaged for Medi First Plus, Skokie, IL

d.  Burn Relief with Aloe Vera Antiseptic, Manufactured for First Aid Direct, Sunrise, FL

2.Antiseptic Spray containing Lidocaine 2.5% and Benzalkonium chloride 0.14%, packaged in 3-fl. oz. containers, OTC.  The product is packaged under the following labels:

a.  Zee First Aid Antiseptic Spray, Manufactured for Zee Medical, Inc., Irvine, CA

b. Medi First Plus Pain Relieving Antiseptic Spray, Packaged for Medi First Plus, Skokie, IL

c.  First Aid Antiseptic, Manufactured for First Aid Direct, Sunrise, FL

d.  First Aid Only Antiseptic Spray, Distributed by First Aid Only, Inc., Vancouver, WA

e.  Respond First Aid Antiseptic, Distributed by Respond Industries, Inc., Denver, CO

    Codes:  Burn Spray

Lot #       Exp. Date     Label

0001123     Jan 02        Zee Medical

0008095     Aug 02        Zee Medical

0008096     Aug 02        Zee Medical

0009013     Sep 02        Zee Medical

0010004     Oct 02        First Aid Direct, Medi First, & Zee

0010005     Oct 02        First Aid Direct & Zee Medical

0011014     Nov 02        First Aid Direct & Zee Medical

0011037     Nov 02        York, First Aid Direct, Respond & Zee

0012017     Dec 02        Zee Medical

0101045     Jan 03        Zee Medical

0103017     Mar 03        York & Zee Medical

0103078     Mar 03        York & Zee Medical

Antiseptic Spray

Lot #       Exp. Date     Label

0001096     Jan 02        First Aid Only

0001133     Jan 02        Zee Medical

0002031     Feb 02        Zee Medical

0002046     Feb 02        Zee Medical

0002054     Feb 02        Zee Medical

0002057     Feb 02        Zee Medical

0002089     Feb 02        Zee Medical

0002090     Feb 02        First Aid Direct, First Aid Only & Zee

0003001     Mar 02        First Aid Only

0003010     Mar 02        First Aid Only

0003065     Mar 02        First Aid Only and Respond

0003092     Mar 02        First Aid Direct, First Aid Only &

                          Medi First

0004041     Apr 02        First Aid Only & Zee Medical

0005022     May 02        Zee Medical

0005023     May 02        Zee Medical

0005024     May 02        First Aid Only & Zee Medical

0005100     May 02        First Aid Only

0005111     May 02        First Aid Only

0006003     Jun 02        First Aid Only & Zee Medical

0006007     Jun 02        Zee Medical

0103079     Mar 03        Zee Medical

0104038     Mar 03        Zee Medical

0105006     Mar 03        Zee Medical

0105023     Mar 03        Zee Medical

REASON: Burn Relief Spray active ingredient Benozocaine is super-potent --Antiseptic Spray active ingredient Lidocaine is sub-potent

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: York Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Kansas City, KS

DISTRIBUTION: NY, CA, FL, CO, IL, TN, GA, and FL

QUANTITY: Burn spray - 105,996 bottles; antiseptic spray - 247,596 btls

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Colocort, Hydrocortisone Enema,USP,(Retention)100 mg/60 ml, For Rectal Use Only, Rx only, disposable, single-dose bottle, (one single 60 ml bottle in a box) and 0574-2020-07 (box of seven 60 ml bottles of the product)

Codes: Lot numbers 9M6024, 9M6049, 9M6051, 0C6226, 0C6230, 0E6338, OE6345, 0E6360, 0E6366, 0E6372, 0H6558, 421557, 431587, 441605, 441625, 481764, and 481782

REASON: Impurity specification failure at stability testing (18 months)

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Paddock Laboratories, Inc. Minneapolis, MN

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide

QUANTITY: 230,000 bottles

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Bronchial Mist, Epinephrine Inhalation Aerosole USP,1/2 Fluid ounce (15 mL),5.5 mg/mL Epinephrine, plastic coated glass vials packaged 1 per carton, 24/case. Packaged with actuator. Codes: lot RD 1406 Exp 5/03

REASON: Dosage Uniformity Failure

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Armstrong Laboratories West Roxbury, MA

RECALLED BY: Alpharma USPD Baltimore, MD

DISTRIBUTION: TN, IN, CT, KY, and RI

QUANTITY: 4608 unit doses

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Hyoscyamine Sulfate, USP, Extended Release Capsules, 0.375 mg, 100 capsule bottles, Rx only, NDC 51285-938-02. 

Codes: Lots 0024E, 0043E.

REASON: Sub-potency (9 month stability station)

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Carlsbad Technology, Inc., Carlsbad, CA

DISTRIBUTION: OH

QUANTITY: 800,000 capsules

 

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 17

 

PRODUCT Lantus Insulin Glargine (rDNA origin) Injection; 100 units/mL  (U-100)in 10 mL vials, 10 vials per pack

CODE All lots of Lantus U-100 Insulin distributed to Walgreens pharmacies between 5/2/01 and 9/7/01.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Walgreen Co., Deerfield, IL

Manufacturer: Aventis Pharma AG Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

REASON Temperature Abuse-product shipped unrefrigerated by recalling firm.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 38,000 vials.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

PRODUCT Oxygen, USP, compressed, packaged in #2 high pressure Cylinders,

CODE 12892001/11, 12892001/12, 12892001/13, 12892001/18, 12892001/20, 12902001/8, 12902001/12.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Nexair, LLC Memphis, TN

REASON Cylinders were contaminated with oil in and around the valve threads.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 22 cylinders.

DISTRIBUTION TN and AR.

 

PRODUCT Timoptic-XE (Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution) 0.5% Timolol Equivalent (Timolol Maleate 6.8 mg/mL), Rx only, 5 ml Ophthalmic Dispenser

CODE Lot # 0304L exp. 12/02.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA

REASON Lack of assurance of sterility.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 74,671 units.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

PRODUCT Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution, USP, 0.01%, For External Use Only, Not for Ophthalmic Use, Rx only,20 mL and 60

mL plastic bottles.

The Thames brand 20 mL bottle has a white and blue colored label, and is labeled in part, "xxx NDC 49158-209-40 xxx FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE xxx SOLUTION xxx USP, 0.01% xxx Rx only xxx 20 mL xxx Thames PHARMACAL CO., INC. xxx Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

11779 USA xxx".

The Thames brand 60 mL bottle is white and blue colored label, and is labeled in part, "xxx NDC 49158-209-32 xxx FLUOCINOLONE

ACETONIDE xxx SOLUTION USP, 0.01% xxx Rx only xxx 60 mL xxx Thames PHARMACAL CO., INC. xxx Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 11779 USA xxx".

The Qualitest brand 20 mL bottle has a brown and beige colored label, and is labeled in part, "xxx NDC 0603-1231-43 xxx FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE xxx TOPICAL SOLUTION USP, 0.01% xxx Mfg.  for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., xxx HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811

xxx Rx only xxx NET CONTENTS 20 mL xxx Qualitest(R) xxx".

The Qualitest brand 60 mL bottle has a brown and beige colored label, and is labeled in part, "xxx NDC 0603-1231-49 xxx

FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE xxx SOLUTION USP, 0.01% xxx Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., xxx HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811 xxx NET CONTENTS 60 mL xxx Qualitest(R) xxx".

The Schein Pharmaceutical brand 60-mL bottle has blue and white colored label, and is labeled in part, “xxx SCHEIN PHARMACEUTICAL xxx NDC 0364-7343-58 xxx FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE xxx Topical Solution, USP, xxx 0.01% xxx Mfd. for: Schein Pharmaceutical, Inc.  xxx Florham Park, NJ 07932 USA xxx 60 mL xxx”.

The Major Pharmaceuticals brand 60-mL bottle has a blue, red and green colored label, and is labeled in part, “xxx NDC 0904-2661-03 xxx Fluocinolone Acetonide xxx Topical Solution USP, xxx 0.01% xxx Rx only xxx 60 mL xxx MAJOR(R) PHARMACEUTICALS xxx Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals xxx Livonia, MI 48150 USA xxx”.

CODE Lots: N304 (exp. 7/2002), N409 (exp. 7/2002), N588 (exp. 12/2002), N660 (exp. 2/2003) Thames NDC: 49158-209-40 (20 mL), 49158-209-32 (60 mL)Qualitest NDC: 0603-1231-43 (20 mL), 0603- 1231-49 (60 mL) Schein NDC: 0364-7343-58 (60 mL). Major NDC: 0904-2661-03 (60 mL).

PLEASE NOTE: Schein Pharmaceutical labeled product in 20 mL bottles with NDC 0364-7343-55 listed in the 24 Hour Alert was not included

in the RR as it was discovered that it had not been distributed.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Thames Pharmacal Co., Inc. Ronkonkoma, NY

REASON Subpotency  (12 month stability).

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE A total of 73,612 bottles: 37,696 - 20 mL bottles and 35,916 - 60 mL bottles.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

 

PRODUCT Chlor-Trimeton Allergy 8 hour tablets, Chlorphenirmaine maleate, 8 mg per tablet, 15 tablets, blister packaged. The product

is labeled in part:

Chlor-Trimeton Antihistamine Allergy 8 Hour 15 tablets Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc. Memphis, TN. Inside each carton is a foil blister of fifteen (15) tablets labeled in part: Chlor-Trimeton 8 Hour Allergy Tablets 7-CC-2 EXP 1/02 Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc. Memphis, TN 

CODE Lot No. 7-CC-2, Expiration January 2002.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Schering Plough Healthcare Products, Cleveland, TN

Manufacturer: Schering Laboratories Kenilworth, NJ.

REASON Dissolution Failure at 2 hour test time (Stability 50th month).

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 154,404.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

 

PRODUCT Atarax tablets (hydroxyzine HCl), 10 mg, 100 Tablet bottles, Rx only, Pfizer Roerig, Division of Pfizer, Inc., NY, NY,

CODE Lot # 0105K00A, expiration date 7/2002, NDC 0049-5600-66, Item #4341.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Pfizer, Inc. New York, NY Manufacturer: Pfizer, Inc. Brooklyn, NY.

REASON Dissolution failure (12th month stability).

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 24,140 bottles were distributed.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Bahamas and St. Marten. 

 

PRODUCT a) BETCO brand Premium Antibacterial Hand Cleaner with Aloe (catalog #73644) - Active Ingredient - Chloroxylenol 0.5%,

The recalled products are packed and distributed in the following size/type containers: Premium Antibacterial Hand Cleaner (#73644):

55-gallon drums; sold individually; 5-gallon pails; sold individually; 1-gallon containers; 4 per case; 16 oz bottles; 12 per case; 8 oz bottles; 12 per case; 4 oz bottles; 24 per case; 1100 ml Bag-In-Box; 10 per case; 900 ml Bag-In-Box; 12 per case; 500 ml Bag-In-Box; 18 per case     

b) BETCO brand Winning Hands Pearlized Antiseptic Lotion Hand Cleaner (catalog #14104) - Active Ingredient - Chloroxylenol

0.375%, Winning Hands Pearlized Antiseptic Lotion Hand Cleaner (#14104): 55-gallon drums; sold individually; 5-gallon pails; sold individually; 1-gallon containers; 4 per case; 4 oz bottles; 24 per case; 1100 ml Bag-In-Box; 10 per case; 900 ml Bag-In-Box; 12 per case;

500 ml Bag-In-Box; 18 per case     

CODE a) Premium Antibacterial Hand Cleaner with Aloe (#73644): Lot Numbers: 2690, 2770, 2850, 2980, 3010, 3080, 3210, 3320, 3410, 3460, 3540, 0041, 0521, 0651, 0781, 0871, 0941, 1011, 1161, 1211, 1281, 1371, 1431, 1571, 1601, 1691, 1761, 1901, 1931, 1971, 2061, 2071, 2131, 2201, 2291, 2351, 2491, 2531, 2571, 2611.

Expiration Dates: 9/25/2001, 10/3/2001, 10/11/2001, 10/24/2001, 10/27/2001, 11/3/2001, 11/16/2001, 11/27/2001, 12/6/2001, 12/11/2001, 12/19/2001, 1/4/2002, 1/9/2002, 1/16/2002, 1/25/2002, 1/31/2002, 2/10/2002, 2/21/2002, 3/6/2002, 3/19/2002, 3/28/2002, 4/4/2002,  4/11/2002, 4/26/2002, 5/1/2002, 5/8/2002, 5/17/2002, 5/23/2002, 6/6/2002, 6/9/2002, 6/18/2002, 6/25/2002, 7/9/2002, 7/12/2002, 7/16/2002, 7/25/2002, 7/26/2002, 8/1/2002, 8/8/2002, 8/17/2002, 8/23/2002, 9/6/2002, 9/10/2002, 9/14/2002, 9/18/2002.

b) Winning Hands Pearlized Antiseptic Lotion Hand Cleaner (#14104): Lot Numbers: 2710, 2770, 2920, 2990, 3040, 3140, 3220, 3340, 3400, 3490, 3560, 0041, 0111, 0221, 0241, 0321, 0441, 0471, 0591, 0671, 0791, 0861, 0931, 0991, 1131, 1231, 1291, 1421, 1561, 1591, 1691, 1721, 1801, 1871, 1941, 2041, 2081, 2191, 2251, 2281, 2331, 2411, 2491, 2571, 2641.

Expiration dates: 9/28/2001, 10/3/2001, 10/18/2001, 10/25/2001, 10/30/2001,11/9/2001, 11/17/2001, 11/29/2001, 12/5/2001, 12/14/2001, 12/21/2001, 1/4/2002, 1/11/2002, 1/22/2002, 1/24/2002, 2/1/2002, 2/13/2002, 2/16/2002, 2/28/2002, 3/8/2002, 3/20/2002, 3/27/2002, 4/3/2002, 4/9/2002, 4/23/2002, 5/3/2002, 5/9/2002, 5/22/2002, 6/5/2002, 6/8/2002, 6/18/2002, 6/21/2002, 6/29/2002, 7/6/2002, 7/13/2002, 7/23/2002, 7/27/2002, 8/7/2002,

8/13/2002, 8/16/2002, 8/21/2002, 8/29/2002,  9/6/2002, 9/14/2002, 9/21/2002.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER BETCO Corporation Toledo, OH

REASON Unapproved dye in products.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE a) Antibacterial HC - 43, 225 -gals total = all pkg. sizes and configurations

b) Antiseptic HC - 123,000 gals total - all pkg. sizes and configurations.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Japan, British Columbia.

 

PRODUCT Cheratussin AC Expectorant Cough Suppressant, Sugar Free containing Guaifenesin, USP (100mg/5mL), Codeine Phosphate, USP (10mg/5mL), and Alcohol, 3.5%. The product is manufactured under three names: Qualitest, Vintage, and Zenith: Goldline (Zenith Goldline uses the name, Guaituss AC Syrup, in place of Cheratussin), 

CODE

Codes:            Qualitest®

Lot Number           Suffix             

012J9                      A                            

012J9                      B                            

012J9                      C                            

017K9                     A                            

018K9                     A                            

005L9                      B                            

005L9                      C                            

005L9                      D                            

006L9                      A                            

038M9                    A                            

039M9                    A                            

039M9                    C                            

039M9                    D                            

011B0                     A                            

012B0                     A                            

012B0                     F                             

003A0                     B                            

004A0                     B                            

004A0                     C                            

004A0                     D                            

023F0                      B                            

008G0                     A                            

008G0                     B                            

008G0                     D                            

012H0                     C                            

012H0                     D                            

012H0                     E                             

045J0                      A                            

046K0                     A                            

046K0                     C                            

046K0                     D                            

002L0                      A                            

016M0                    A                            

019M0                    A                            

019M0                    C                            

043M0                    B                            

043M0                    C                            

043M0                    E                             

024A1                     D                            

062A1                     B                            

062A1                     C                            

062A1                     E                             

062A1                     F                             

036B1                     A                            

036B1                     C                            

037B1                     A                            

059B1                     A                            

023F1                      A                            

027G1                     A                            

 

Vintage®

Lot Number           Suffix     

011B0                     B                            

012B0                     B                            

012B0                     E                             

012B0                     G                            

003A0                     C                            

008G0                     C                            

008G0                     E                             

012H0                     A                            

012H0                     B                            

024A1                     A                            

024A1                     C                            

044D1                     A                            

044D1                     B                            

012F1                      A                            

 

Zenith Goldline

Lot Number           Suffix     

018K9                     B                            

005L9                      A                            

039M9                    B                            

011B0                     C                            

012B0                     C                            

012B0                     D                            

003A0                     A                            

004A0                     A                            

023F0                      A                            

046K0                     B                            

046K0                     E                             

043M0                    A                            

043M0                    D                            

024A1                     B                            

062A1                     B                            

036B1                     B                            

059B1                     B                            

007E1                      A                            

007E1                      B                            

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Vintage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Huntsville, AL

REASON Subpotency  (Codeine Phosphate ingredient at 12 month stability).

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 15,860,150 ounces.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

 

PRODUCT Premarin Tablets (conjugated estrogen tablets USP), 1.25 mg,100 tablets per bottle, Repackaged by National PharmPak Services,

Inc., Zanesville, OH, Rx only, Wyeth-Ayerst

CODE Lot No. 9010249B, Exp. Date 09/03.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm:  National Pharmpak Services, Inc., Zanesville, OH

Manufacturer: Ayerst Laboratories, Rouses Point, NY.

REASON Dissolution failure (by manufacturer).

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 9851 bottles of 100 count.

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

 

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 24

 

PRODUCT Meperidine Hydrochloride Injection, USP 10 mg/mL, 30 mL (PCA Vial) NDC 0074-46030-04, Rx only.

CODE

Lot Numbers and Exp. Dates.

69-226 DK, 01 APR 2002;

72-515 DK, 01 JUL 2002;

72-389 DK, 01 JUL 2002;

73-117 DK, 01 AUG 2002;

73-279 DK, 01 AUG 2002;

74-609 DK, 01 SEP 2002;

74-395 DK, 01 SEP 2002;

75-220 DK, 01 OCT 2002;

76-402 DK, 01 NOV 2002.

RECALLING FIRM/ MANFACTURER Abbott Laboratories Rocky Mount, NC

REASON Mislabeling; Vial label has the numeric graduations for volume (mL) and dosage (mg) transposed relative to the legend titles.

PRODUCT 712,950 units

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide. 

 

PRODUCT Oxygen, USP, Compressed, in cylinder sizes of E, D, M6, M9, and M12, Rx only

CODE Cylinders filled on 8/10/01, 8/11/01, 8/13/01, and 8/14/01.  Lot numbers are:

2-H-10-V-1 - Size E, D, and M6; 2-H-10-V-2 - Size E and M6; 2-H-10-V-3 - Size E, D, and M6; 2-H-10-V-4 - Size M6; 2-H-11-V-1 - Size E;

2-H-13-V-1 - Size E; 2-H-13-V-2 - Size E and D; 2-H-13-V-4 - Size E, D, M12, M9, and M6; 2-H-14-V-1 - Size E.

RECALLING FIRM/ MANFACTURER Island Supply Welding Co. Norfolk, NE

REASON CGMP Deviations, including but not limited to improper cleaning, and filling of high pressure cylinders and calibration of assay equipment.

PRODUCT Size E - 100 or 101 (firm is checking to determine the discrepancy); Size D - 26; Size M12 - 2; Size M9 - 1; Size M6 - 59.

DISTRIBUTION  NE

 

PRODUCT Product: CVP Antacid Anti-Gas Liquid with Simethicone, 12 Fl. Oz. Distributed by Consumer Value Products, Inc. Temple, TX

CODE Lot 003018.

RECALLING FIRM/ MANFACTURER Recalling Firm:  Chemrich Holdings, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Manufacturer: York Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Kansas City, KS.

REASON Batch failure for Total Aerobic Microbial Count specification (at manufacturer.)

PRODUCT 5,352.

DISTRIBUTION TX and CO.

 

PRODUCT Estratest Tablets (Esterified Estrogen 1.25mg and Methyltestosterone 2.5mg), Bottles of 100, NDC # 0032-1026-01, Rx only.

CODE Lot 91666, exp. November 2002.

RECALLING FIRM/ MANFACTURER Recalling Firm: Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Marietta, GA.

Manufacturer: Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baudette, MN.

REASON Mis-Labeling -bottles may contain Estratest HS tablets (half strength of both active ingredients).

PRODUCT 17,315 bottles

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.

 

PRODUCT Allegra (fexofenadine hydrochloride) Tablets, 60-mg., 100-ct.  bottles packaged in 24-bottle shipping containers, RX.

The responsible firm on the label is Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc., Kansas City, MO.

CODE 1038818, Exp. Dec. 27, 2003; 1039714, Exp. Feb. 6, 2004; 1039715, Exp. Feb. 6, 2004.

RECALLING FIRM/ MANFACTURER Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Kansas City, MO

REASON Mis-labeling - Shipping carton bears incorrect NDC Bar Code.

PRODUCT 30,681/100-ct. bottles (1,278 shipping cartons)

DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.