Class II · Moderate risk
Atropine Sulfate injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
Belladonna Alkaloids/PB
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Foriegn Substance:The manufacturer, West-ward Pharmaceutical, recalled product because of the presence of black spots on tablets. In response, the repackager initiated its own recall.
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
Belladonna Alkaloids/PB (Belladonna Alkaloids / Phenobarbital) Tablets Phenobarbital USP 16.2 mg, Hyoscyamine Sulfate 0.1037 mg, Atropine Sulfate 0.0194 mg, Scopolamine Hydrobromide 0.0065 mg 30-count bottle (NDC 54868-0031-04), Rx only, Repackaged and distributed by Physicians Total Care, Inc. Tulsa, OK 74146.
Affected NDC
54868-0031-04
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Drug: Atropine
- Recalling firm
- Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- NDC code
- 54868-0031-04
- Origin
- OK, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-826-2013 · 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 Atropine recalls
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Class III · Low risk
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Class I · High risk
Atropine Sulfate Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as glass
Class II · Moderate risk
Atropine Sulfate Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Particulate matter identified as fiber.
Class II · Moderate risk
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Other recalls by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
All 2013 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Cephalexin Monohydrate Capsules
CGMP deviations: Products were manufactured with active pharmaceutical ingredients that were not manufactured with good manufacturing practices.
Class II · Moderate risk
Carisoprodol IV
Presence of Foreign Substance; heavy metals (chromium, titanium etc) and inactive components of the product were visually observed during routine stability testing.
Class III · Low risk
Loratadine 24 HR-OTC
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Affected lot numbers may contain chipped or broken tablets.
Class III · Low risk
Camila 0.35 mg Tablets
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing
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