Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Labeling: Incorrect package insert - Patient leaflets for the specified lots of unscored tablets contain language relative to a 25 mg dosing titration that necessitates the use of a scored 50 mg tablet.
Cause type: Labeling / mix-up
Wrong label, wrong strength, mixed-up products, or packaging errors. One of the most dangerous causes - you can end up taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose. All labeling / mix-up recalls.
Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets USP CIV, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 0093-0058-01), b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0093-0058-05), RX only, Manufactured in Czech Republic for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19545
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Drug: Tramadol Category: Pain Relief & OTC Medication
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: 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).
Presence of Foreign Tablets: Manufacturer received a report from a Pharmacist who reported finding a tablet of baclofen in a bottle of 1000-count tramadol
Presence of Foreign Tablets: Pharmacist reported a tablet of baclofen in a bottle of 1000-count tramadol
Packaging defect: blister packaging inadequately sealed.
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for specific impurity Tretinoin
CGMP Deviations: use of an unapproved raw material
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