Class III · Low risk
Buspirone Hydrochloride Tabs USP 10 mg
Presence of Foreign Tablets: Potential of stray tablet(s) of Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg Tablet within the recalled lots
Particulate & foreign matter
Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables.
867 FDA drug recalls with this cause, newest first.
These recalls involve visible foreign material - glass, metal, fibers, rubber or other debris - most often found in injectable or liquid products, where nothing besides the intended ingredients should be present. It also includes foreign tablets or capsules found in a bottle of a different product. In an injectable a stray particle can go straight into the bloodstream, which is why a noticeable share of these recalls are Class I.
Class I · High risk
ELCYS (cysteine hydrochloride injection)
Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone
Class I · High risk
Midazolam in 0.8% Sodium Chloride Injection 100 mg/100 mL
Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone
Class I · High risk
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone
Class II · Moderate risk
Montelukast Sodium Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablet(s)/Capsule(s): A foreign tablet was found in a bottle of Montelukast Sodium Tablets, USP 10mg, identified as metoprolol 25 mg.
Class I · High risk
2% Lidocaine HCl Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: identified as glass.
Class I · High risk
1% Lidocaine HCl Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: identified as glass.
Class I · High risk
4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: identified as glass.
Class II · Moderate risk
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension
Presence of Particulate Matter: A product complaint of a piece of glass was identified in a vial. The piece of glass appears to be roughly 1 cm x 0.5 cm inside the vial.
Class I · High risk
Betaxolol Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: There is a potential presence of oxycodone HCl tablets, USP 5 mg in bottles.
Class II · Moderate risk
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets
Presence of Foreign Substance: Metal embedded in a tablet.
Class II · Moderate risk
Bivalirudin for Injection 250 mg
Presence of Particulate Matter: Particulate matter identified as fiber.
Class II · Moderate risk
Atropine Sulfate Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Particulate matter identified as fiber.
Class II · Moderate risk
Losartan Potassium Tablets
Presence of Foreign Substance: Presence of a small piece of blue plastic embedded in the tablet.
Class II · Moderate risk
Calcitonin Salmon
Presence of Foreign Substance: Glass splinter particle entrapped inside the pump ball seat rendered the pump inoperable.
Class II · Moderate risk
Fyremadel (ganirelix acetate)
Presence of Particulate Matter: A piece of glass was found in a prefilled syringe.
Class III · Low risk
Gabapentin Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Pharmacist reported presence of some Gabapentin tablets 800 mg comingled in Gabapentin 600 mg 500 count bottles.
Class II · Moderate risk
Tacrolimus Capsules
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Presence of one Tacrolimus 1 mg capsule co-mingled in a bottle containing and labeled as Tacrolimus 0.5 mg capsules.
Class II · Moderate risk
Allopurinol Tablets 100mg
Presence of Foreign Substance: manufacturer recalled this re-packaged product due to reports of a small piece of green plastic embedded in the crack towards the edge of the tablet.
Class II · Moderate risk
Allopurinol Tablets USP
Presence of Foreign Substance: Presence of a small piece of green plastic embedded in the crack towards the edge of the tablet.
Class II · Moderate risk
Rasagiline Mesylate Tablets 1 mg
Presence of Foreign Substance- A complaint was received of black spots/shiny metallic speck on the tablets.
Class II · Moderate risk
Acyclovir Sodium Injection 1
Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint of dark particles found inside the vial
Class I · High risk
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass particulate matter detected in injectable.
Class II · Moderate risk
Thiamine Hydrochloride 3000 mg/30 mL
Presence of Particulate Matter: Presence of foreign substances were reported in vials at the pharmacy.
Class II · Moderate risk
Thiamine Hydrochloride 200 mg/2mL
Presence of Particulate Matter: Presence of foreign substances were reported in vials at the pharmacy.
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