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West-Ward Pharmaceutical VERSAPHARM INCORPORATED Ethambutol Recall

VERSAPHARM INCORPORATED Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle…

West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. · Eatontown, NJ

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Nov 5, 2014
Recall ID
D-0172-2015
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Summary

West-Ward Pharmaceutical recalled VERSAPHARM INCORPORATED Ethambutol starting Oct 2, 2014. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-0172-2015 on Nov 5, 2014. Reason: Subpotency: Out of Specification (OOS) result at the 36 month routine stability time point. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Subpotency: Out of Specification (OOS) result at the 36 month routine stability time point.

Product description

VERSAPHARM INCORPORATED Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30065-1509 Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC 61748-011-01

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot #68975A, #68976; Exp. 07/15

Where it was sold

GA

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-0172-2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Oct 2, 2014
FDA report date
Nov 5, 2014
Quantity
5,596 HDPE bottles
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0172-2015, exactly as published.

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City
Eatontown
State
NJ
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
69539
Address
465 Industrial Way W
Code information
Lot #68975A, #68976; Exp. 07/15
Postal code
07724-2209
Report date
Nov 5, 2014
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0172-2015
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Product quantity
5,596 HDPE bottles
Termination date
Aug 3, 2015
Reason for recall
Subpotency: Out of Specification (OOS) result at the 36 month routine stability time point.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
VERSAPHARM INCORPORATED Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30065-1509 Manufactured by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC 61748-011-01
Distribution pattern
GA
Recall initiation date
Oct 2, 2014
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Oct 30, 2014

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0172-2015, published Nov 5, 2014. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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