Class III · Low risk
Methotrexate Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets: Potential presence of Fludrocortisone Acetate Tablet USP 0.1 mg within the Methotrexate 2.5 mg 100-count Bottle.
Methotrexate Injection
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: Found during examination of retention 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
Methotrexate Injection, USP, Preservative-Free, 1 g/40 mL (25 mg/mL), 40 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540; Manufactured by: EBEWE Pharma Ges.m.b.H. Nfg.KG, A-4866 Unterach, AUSTRIA, NDC 66758-041-01.
Affected NDC
66758-0041-01
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Drug: Methotrexate
- Recalling firm
- Sandoz Incorporated
- NDC code
- 66758-041-01
- Origin
- CO, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-832-2013 · FDA notice
Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week. 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
Methotrexate Tablets
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Tablets were observed to have an unsmooth surface with two tablets demonstrating illegible tablet identification and scoring.
Class II · Moderate risk
Methotrexate Intravitreal
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection revealed insanitary conditions at the facility.
Class II · Moderate risk
Methotrexate
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Methotrexate Injection
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Other recalls by Sandoz Incorporated
All 2013 recalls
Class III · Low risk
Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
Cross Contamination With Other Products: presence of unrelated ingredients (i.e. traces of Lisinopril, Mannitol, Iron, Calcium and Phosphorous).
Class III · Low risk
Amitriptyline HCl Tablets
Cross Contamination With Other Product: Imipramine
Class II · Moderate risk
Nadolol Tablets
Failed dissolution specification: recalled due to an out of specification dissolution result of 40% (Specification: NLT 80%)
Class III · Low risk
Fluoxetine Capsules USP
Labeling: Illegible Label: Sandoz Inc. is recalling of one lot of Fluoxetine Capsules due to an illegible logo on the capsule.
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