Class II · Moderate risk
Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: This product is being recalled due to the discovery of particles in the stability samples and retain samples.
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
Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 500 mg PE per 10 mL (50 mg PE per mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in 10-count x 10 mL Single Dose Vials per carton, Rx only, Mfd. By: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal), S.A.; Dist. By: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA under the labels a) NOVAPLUS (NDC 0143-9703-10), b) West-Ward (NDC 0143-9782-10).
Affected NDCs
0143-9703-10
0143-9782-10
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Drug: Phenytoin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosphenytoin Sodium NDC 00143-9782 |
50 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Intramuscular|intravenous |
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
- NDC code
- 0143-9703-10
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1438-2012 · 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.
Other Phenytoin recalls
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Class I · High risk
Phenytoin Oral Suspension
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out-of-specification results for dissolution (above specification)
Class III · Low risk
Phenytoin Sodium Injection
Labeling: Not elsewhere classified; the product is being recalled because of customer complaints that the primary vial label was missing a barcode.
Class III · Low risk
Phenytoin Sodium Injection
Labeling: Not elsewhere classified; the product is being recalled because of customer complaints that the primary vial label was missing a barcode.
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