Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Presence of Foreign substance: identified as a dead ant.
Cause type: 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. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension USP, 250 mg/5mL, 200 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mumbai 400 098 INDIA, NDC 68180-0441-02
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Drug: Cephalexin Category: Antibiotic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cephalexin NDC 68180-0441 |
250 mg/5mL | For Suspension Oral |
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Back Label states 'Each contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 5g' instead of Each Bottle contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 10g'
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Back Label states Each contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 5g' on the back label instead of Each Bottle contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 5g'
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Back Label states 'Each contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 5g' instead of Each Bottle contains: cephalexin monohydrate, USP equivalent to 10g'
Failed content uniformity specifications.
CGMP deviation: OOS result observed for the Gliding Force functionality test during 12-month long term stability testing.
Presence of Foreign Substance
Presence of particulate matter: a white thread-like structure in the cartridge
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