Budesonide Inhalation Suspension
Presence of Foreign Substance:This recall has been initiated in response to a product quality complaint reported for black/brown specs and particles within the ampoule solution
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Cause type: Dissolution failure
The tablet or capsule did not dissolve within specification. Dissolution controls how much drug the body absorbs; a failure can change the effective dose. All dissolution failure recalls.
Budesonide Extended-Release Tablets 9mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA, NDC 0591-2510-30
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Budesonide
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budesonide NDC 00591-2510 |
9 mg/1 | Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release Oral |
Actavis Pharma, Inc. | Rx |
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
Presence of Foreign Substance:This recall has been initiated in response to a product quality complaint reported for black/brown specs and particles within the ampoule solution
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A market complaint was received for leakage and empty ampoule.
Defective delivery system
CGMP Deviations and Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for specific impurity Tretinoin
CGMP Deviations: use of an unapproved raw material
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