Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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FDA drug recalls in 2017

Every FDA drug recall initiated in 2017, newest first, with its risk class, status and the reason the FDA recorded. Use the cause and risk filters to narrow the year down.

1,141 recalls, newest first.

Class II · Moderate risk

Blephamide

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: stability testing results did not meet the specification for impurities.

Terminated Impurity / degradation Allergan Sales, LLC D-0929-2017
Class II · Moderate risk

Buprenorphine HCI Injection

Crystallization: due to the presence of white, crystalline particulates, adhered to the side and bottom of the glass vials, which are comprised of principally dextrose and the buprenorphine active component.

Terminated Failed specification PAR Sterile Products LLC NDC 42023-179-01 D-0698-2017
Class III · Low risk

Minivelle (estradiol Transdermal System)

Defective Delivery System: Out of specification for peel force from the release liner specification during stability testing at 18M 25C/60%RH.

Terminated Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. D-0923-2017
Class I · High risk

Phenobarbital Tablets USP

Labeling: Labeled Error on Declared Strength; report of a 1000 ct bottle labeled as Phenobarbital 15 mg tablets actually contained 30 mg tablets

Terminated Labeling / mix-up C. O. Truxton NDC 0463-6160-10 D-1111-2017

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