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D-242-2013 Class II Terminated

Recalled by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. — Eatontown, NJ

FDA drug recall D-242-2013 was initiated by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. on March 18, 2013 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Subpotent Drug: Out Of Specification results for assay at the stability time-point of 24 months. The recall status is terminated (terminated December 18, 2013). Affected quantity: 3, 061 bottles.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
April 10, 2013
Initiation Date
March 18, 2013
Termination Date
December 18, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
3, 061 bottles

Product Description

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfd. for: Versapharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA; Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; NDC 61748-011-01.

Reason for Recall

Subpotent Drug: Out Of Specification results for assay at the stability time-point of 24 months.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide.

Code Information

Lot #: 68028A, Exp 07/14

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  • D-367-2014 Class II — Carisoprodol Tablets, USP 350 mg, Rx Only, 1000 tablets. Dist by: West-ward Pha (November 7, 2013)
  • D-66447-001 Class II — Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection, 40 mg/2 mL (20 mg/mL), 1 x 2 mL Single Dose (September 23, 2013)
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  • D-839-2013 Class II — VersaPharm Incorporated, Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 400 mg 60 tablets (June 4, 2013)

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