Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Presence of a Foreign Substance: A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging by manufacturer (Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC) was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.
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.
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, USP, 800 mg/160 mg, Double Strength, 10 Tablets unit dose blister pack (10x1) per bag, Rx only, Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH 43017, NDC 55154-7895-0 (Outer Bag) containing NDC 0904-2725-61 (Inner blisters).
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Trimethoprim
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product codes this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim NDC 00904-2725 |
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 800 mg/1; TRIMETHOPRIM 160 mg/1 | Tablet Oral |
Major Pharmaceuticals | Rx |
| Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim NDC 55154-7895 |
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 800 mg/1; TRIMETHOPRIM 160 mg/1 | Tablet Oral |
Cardinal Health 107, 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.
Presence of a Foreign Substance: A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging by manufacturer (Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC) was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.
Presence of a Foreign Substance: A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging by manufacturer (Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC) was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any 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.
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: tablets may exhibit black spots due to microbial contamination.
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Subpotent Drug
Failed Capsule Specifications: Out of specification results obtained during routine stability testing for Loss on Drying of Capsule Shells.
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Defective container; inadequately sealed blister packaging.
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