Class II · Moderate risk
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution
Labelling: Illegible label
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: high out of specification results for related compound D.
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.
What was recalled
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.021% (0.63 mg/3mL), packaged in 5 pouches of 5 x 3mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials For Inhalation per carton, Rx only, Mfd. for: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Mfd. by: Cipla Ltd., Verna, Goa INDIA, NDC 0591-3467-53.
Affected NDC
0591-3467-53
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Drug: Albuterol
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- NDC code
- 0591-3467-53
- Origin
- PA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1039-2017 · FDA notice
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.
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Class III · Low risk
Albuterol Sulfate
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Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution USP
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Class I · High risk
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Defective container: empty inhaler and leakage observed through the inhaler valve due to partially missing bottom seat (gasket).
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