Class III · Low risk
Guaifenesin and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution USP
Superpotent; sodium benzoate preservative
Guaifenesin USP
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Matter: Guaifenesin API powder is being recalled due to the possibility that the product contains polyethylene fibers from a screen used to sift the Guaifenesin.
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
Guaifenesin USP, 50 Kg Drums, CAS No. 93-14-1, Reg. No. 05436, Caution: For Manufacturing, Processing, or Repacking, Delta Synthetic Co., Ltd. 15, Minsheng St., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City, 23679, Taiwan (ROC), NDC 60203-1001
Affected NDC
60203-1001
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Drug: Guaifenesin
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaifenesin NDC 60203-1001 |
1 kg/kg | Powder | Delta Synthetic Co. Ltd | BULK INGREDIENT |
- Recalling firm
- Traxx International Corp
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1165-2014 · 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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Other particulate / foreign matter recalls from 2014
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Presence of Foreign Substance: Presence of blue plastic floating in loratadine syrup.
Class II · Moderate risk
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Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm received a complaint of an embedded particulate in the neck of one vial composed primarily of iron.
Class II · Moderate risk
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Presence of Particulate Matter; preservative may not have dissolved completely or precipitated out of product
Class I · High risk
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Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer complaints received for the presence of blue plastic, identified as fragments of the frangible from the vial adapter.
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