Nebivolol Tablets
CGMP Deviations: Presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity (NDSRI), N-Nitroso Nebivolol above acceptable intake (AI) limit.
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Cross Contamination with Other Products
Cause type: Cross-contamination
Traces of another drug - most often penicillin - got into the product from shared equipment or facilities. Even trace penicillin can trigger a severe allergic reaction in someone who was never meant to receive it. All cross-contamination recalls.
Nebivolol Tablets, 20 mg, 90 Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh 454775, India, Manufactured for Avkare, Pulaski, TN 38478, Product of Italy, NDC 42291-874-90.
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Drug: Nebivolol
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nebivolol nebivolol hydrochloride NDC 42291-0874 |
20 mg/1 | Tablet Oral |
AvKARE | Rx |
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm.
CGMP Deviations: Presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity (NDSRI), N-Nitroso Nebivolol above acceptable intake (AI) limit.
Failed Dissolution Specification; at the 6-month stability time point
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Drug failed stage III dissolution testing.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: One lot of product is being voluntarily recalled because dissolution test results failed to meet specification throughout the product's shelf life.
Labeling: Label Mixup: NEBIVOLOL HCL, Tablet, 5 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as one of the following drugs: THYROID, Tablet, 30 mg, NDC 00456045801, Pedigree: AD73611_1, EXP: 5/30/2014; RASAGILINE MESYLATE, Tablet, 0.5 mg, NDC 68546014256, Pedigree: W002929, EXP: 6/10/2014.
CGMP Deviations: Product quality complaints concerning abnormal texture or consistency (described as grainy, gritty, or sandy) were received.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This recall is being initiated due to out-of-specification results total impurities.
Defective container: Preferred Pharmaceuticals received a letter from the manufacturer Glenmark, that the blister packs are not fully sealed and tablets falling out. Preferred Pharmaceuticals purchased the finished product and repackaged the product for sale.
Cross Contamination with Other Products: Testing of reserve samples showed presence of traces of ezetimibe
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