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.
Product description
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).
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #s: a) 112161.1, 112162.1, 112163.1, Exp 05/13; b) 102165.2, 102167.1, Exp 05/12; 102190.1, 102191.1, 102191.2, 102192.1, 102213.1, Exp 07/12; 102240.1, 102241.1, 10227.1, 102272.1, 102272.2, 102273.1, 102274.1, 102275.1, Exp 09/12; 102319.1, 102320.1, 102321.1, 102322.1, 102323.1, 102324.1, 102325.1, Exp 11/12; 102342.1, 102343.1, 102344.1, 102345.1, Exp 12/12; 112019.1, 112020.1, 112021.1, 112022.1, 112023.1, Exp 01/13; 112156.1, 112157.1, 112158.1, 112159.1, 112160.1, Exp 05/13; 112164.1, Exp 06/13; 112203.1, 112204.1, 112205.1, 112206.1, Exp 07/13; 112262.1, 112263.1, Exp 09/13; 112301.1, 112302.1, 112303.1, 112304.1, Exp 10/13; 112323.1, 112324.1, 112325.1, Exp 11/13
Where it was sold
All lots were distributed throughout the US.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1438-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Apr 13, 2012
- FDA report date
- Aug 8, 2012
- Quantity
- a) 74,960 vials; b) 911,070 vials
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1438-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Eatontown
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 62627
- Address
- 465 Industrial Way W
- Code information
- Lot #s: a) 112161.1, 112162.1, 112163.1, Exp 05/13; b) 102165.2, 102167.1, Exp 05/12; 102190.1, 102191.1, 102191.2, 102192.1, 102213.1, Exp 07/12; 102240.1, 102241.1, 10227.1, 102272.1, 102272.2, 102273.1, 102274.1, 102275.1, Exp 09/12; 102319.1, 102320.1, 102321.1, 102322.1, 102323.1, 102324.1, 102325.1, Exp 11/12; 102342.1, 102343.1, 102344.1, 102345.1, Exp 12/12; 112019.1, 112020.1, 112021.1, 112022.1, 112023.1, Exp 01/13; 112156.1, 112157.1, 112158.1, 112159.1, 112160.1, Exp 05/13; 112164.1, Exp 06/13; 112203.1, 112204.1, 112205.1, 112206.1, Exp 07/13; 112262.1, 112263.1, Exp 09/13; 112301.1, 112302.1, 112303.1, 112304.1, Exp 10/13; 112323.1, 112324.1, 112325.1, Exp 11/13
- Postal code
- 07724-2209
- Report date
- Aug 8, 2012
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-1438-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
- Product quantity
- a) 74,960 vials; b) 911,070 vials
- Termination date
- Jan 16, 2015
- Reason for recall
- Presence of Particulate Matter: This product is being recalled due to the discovery of particles in the stability samples and retain samples.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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).
- Distribution pattern
- All lots were distributed throughout the US.
- Recall initiation date
- Apr 13, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Aug 2, 2012