Class II · Moderate risk
Sodium Chloride Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer report of visible particulate in the form of an orange or rust colored ring embedded in between the plastic layers of the plastic vial.
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 II · Moderate risk
Gastrografin
Presence of foreign substance: One lot of the product may contain black foreign particles
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Cold and Flu
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Exte
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
NeoCitran Extra Strength Non-Drowsy Cold & Sinus
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
NeoCitran DM Cough & Cold
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
NeoCitran Extra Strength Cold & Flu
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
NeoCitran
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
NeoCitran Extra Strength
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Flu & Chest Congestion
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Sugar-Free Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu MAX-D Severe Cold & Flu
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Severe Cold & Cough powder packets containing Daytime formula
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
Class II · Moderate risk
Belladonna Alkaloids/PB
Presence of Foriegn Substance:The manufacturer, West-ward Pharmaceutical, recalled product because of the presence of black spots on tablets. In response, the repackager initiated its own recall.
Class II · Moderate risk
Sodium Bicarbonate Powder
Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.
Class II · Moderate risk
Sodium Bicarbonate Powder
Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.
Class II · Moderate risk
Sodium Bicarbonate Powder
Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.
Class II · Moderate risk
Sodium Bicarbonate Powder
Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.
Class II · Moderate risk
Sodium Bicarbonate Powder
Presence of Foreign Substance: raw material recalled due to stainless steel and other contamination.
Class II · Moderate risk
Cleocin Phosphate
Presence of Particulate Matter: Firm is recalling a small number of vials with very small reflective flakes consistent with delamination of the glass vial.
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