Class II · Moderate risk
acyclovir sodium
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride Tablets
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Potential of Pravastatin tablet fragments in bottles of Valacyclovir 1 gm 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.
What was recalled
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride Tablets, 1 g, 30 count bottle, Rx only manufactured in Israel by Teva Pharmaceuticals Ind., LTD, Jerusalem, Israel, Manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA. NDC #0093-7259-56
Affected NDC
0093-7259-56
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Drug: Acyclovir
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- NDC code
- 0093-7259-56
- Origin
- PA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1061-2014 · 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.
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Class II · Moderate risk
Acyclovir Oral Suspension
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class II · Moderate risk
Acyclovir Sodium Injection 1
Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint of dark particles found inside the vial
Class II · Moderate risk
Acyclovir Sodium Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint for a dark red, brown and black particulate floating inside vial.
Class III · Low risk
Acyclovir Tablets
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date
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