Class II · Moderate risk
Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of particulate matter
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.
What was recalled
Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP 500 mg PE*/10 mL, Made in India. Distributed by: Amneal Biosciences, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 70121-1390-1
Affected NDC
70121-1390-01
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Phenytoin
- Recalling firm
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals
- NDC code
- 70121-1390-1
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0610-2018 · FDA notice
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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Other Phenytoin recalls
See all
Class I · High risk
Phenytoin Oral Suspension
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out-of-specification results for dissolution (above specification)
Class III · Low risk
Phenytoin Sodium Injection
Labeling: Not elsewhere classified; the product is being recalled because of customer complaints that the primary vial label was missing a barcode.
Class III · Low risk
Phenytoin Sodium Injection
Labeling: Not elsewhere classified; the product is being recalled because of customer complaints that the primary vial label was missing a barcode.
Other recalls by Amneal Pharmaceuticals
All 2017 recalls
Class III · Low risk
Primidone Tablets
Cross Contamination with Other Products: due to a potential for cross-contamination with Acemetacin API due to an issue at the API manufacturer.
Class II · Moderate risk
traMADol Hydrochloride Tablets
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: N-nitroso-desmethyl-tramadol impurity (NDSRI) was found out of the specification at 24-month stability interval during Long term stability (25¿C/60%RH).
Class I · High risk
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection
Product mix up: a foil pouch labeled "Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4 g/100 mL" actually contained an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid instead.
Class II · Moderate risk
chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets
Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.
Free recall alerts
Know the day your medication is recalled
Tell us what you take. When FDA posts a recall announcement or classifies a recall for one of your medications, we email you in plain English, with what to check. No account needed.