Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: impurity sulfonic acid adduct of dexamethasone phosphate results were above spec.
Cause type: Impurity / degradation
An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate injection USP, 120mg per 30mL (4mg/mL), 30 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. E. Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC 55150-239-30
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Dexamethasone
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate NDC 55150-0239 |
4 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Intra-Articular|intralesional|intramuscular|intravenous|soft Tissue |
Eugia US LLC | 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.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications - OOS impurities result observed during long term stability testing at product expiry (24 months) were above specs for these impurities: Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate EP impurity G (Impurity RU 49336) and dexamethasone formate.
Presence of particulate matter - Glass like particles.
Presence of particulate matter - Glass like particles.
Temperature Abuse
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Expiration date: Individual vials of Dexonto 0.4%, are labeled correctly with the BUD of 12/25/2024, however, the outer box on some of the Dexonto 0.4% are labeled incorrectly with a BUD of 12/25/2025.
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: The label wrap covers the barcode, making it hard to scan
Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results for the Color Absorbance test during 12 Month sample analysis.
Out-of-Specification test results were obtained in at long term conditions during 3 month's stability study for related substances.
Out-of-Specification test results were obtained in at long term conditions during 3 month's stability study for related substances.
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