Class II · Moderate risk
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: A Paracetamol 500 mg tablet was found in a 1000-count bottle of Metformin HCL ER Tablets USP, 500 mg.
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
Progesterone Injection USP
Presence of Particulate Matter: A market complaint was received of a glass piece in the vial.
Class II · Moderate risk
Clobazam Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules
Class II · Moderate risk
Lisinopril Tablets
Presence of Foreign Object: A pharmacist discovered a metal fragment embedded in a lisinopril 10 mg tablet.
Class II · Moderate risk
Venofer (iron sucrose)
Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for glass delamination from the vials.
Class II · Moderate risk
Venofer (iron sucrose)
Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for glass delamination from the vials.
Class II · Moderate risk
Venofer (iron sucrose)
Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for glass delamination from the vials.
Class I · High risk
Ascorbic Acid Inj. Solution
Presence of Particulate Matter: Presence of glass particulates.
Class II · Moderate risk
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: A Carbamazepine Extended-Release 400 mg tablet was found in a 1000-count bottle of Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP 40 mg.
Class I · High risk
Veklury (remdesivir)
Presence of Particulate Matter: Presence of glass particle.
Class III · Low risk
Methotrexate Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets: Potential presence of Fludrocortisone Acetate Tablet USP 0.1 mg within the Methotrexate 2.5 mg 100-count Bottle.
Class II · Moderate risk
Gabapentin Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets; 3 fused tablets of Metformin ER 500 mg were found in bottle of Gabapentin Tablets
Class II · Moderate risk
Progesterone Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Complaint received of a glass particle in the vial.
Class I · High risk
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP
Presence of Particulate Matter
Class II · Moderate risk
Cyanocobalamin Injection
Presence of particulate matter: glass
Class II · Moderate risk
Budesonide
CGMP Deviations and Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass
Class II · Moderate risk
Allopurinol Tablets
Presence of foreign substance.
Class I · High risk
Docetaxel Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Presence of particulate matter from the stopper in the drug product.
Class I · High risk
Docetaxel Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Presence of particulate matter from the stopper in the drug product.
Class III · Low risk
Pregabalin Capsules 50mg
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Complaint received from a re-packager, American Health Packaging (AHP), where a foreign tablet was discovered in one of the bottles during packaging set up. Tablet identified as pantoprazole tablet 20mg.
Class II · Moderate risk
Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
Presence of foreign substance: plastic-like substance.
Class II · Moderate risk
Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets USP
Presence of Foreign Substance: metal in tablet
Class II · Moderate risk
TraMADol HCl 50 mg Tablet
Presence of Foreign Tablets: Manufacturer received a report from a Pharmacist who reported finding a tablet of baclofen in a bottle of 1000-count tramadol
Class II · Moderate risk
traMADol Hydrochloride Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets: Pharmacist reported a tablet of baclofen in a bottle of 1000-count tramadol
Class II · Moderate risk
MethylPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension
Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for black particulates in the drug product.
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