Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules
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.
Calcium Acetate Capsules, 667 mg, 200 Capsules per bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Kansas City, MO 64120. NDC 29033-026-02
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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.
CGMP Deviations: The recalling firm filed for Chapter 11 in September 2024. As a result, it cannot monitor the quality program and hence cannot assure that products meet the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that they are purported or represented to possess, rendering the products adulterated.
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level.
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
GMP Deviations: A silicone particulate was noted in Ozurdex.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product complaints received of grey flecks, identified as shredded rubber particulate matter from the stopper observed in reconstituted vials.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product complaints received of grey flecks, identified as shredded rubber particulate matter from the stopper observed in reconstituted vials.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product complaints received of grey flecks, identified as shredded rubber particulate matter from the stopper observed in reconstituted vials.
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