FDAClass IIIAugust 9, 2017

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.021% (0.63 mg/3mL), packaged in 5 pouches of 5 x 3mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials For Inhalation per carton, Rx only, Mfd. for: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Mfd. by: Cipla Ltd., Verna, Goa INDIA, NDC 0591-3467-53.

Why was Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: high out of specification results for related compound D.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #s: GA60206, GA60207, Exp 08/17; GA60283, GA60284, Exp 09/17; GA60378, GA60379, GA60478, Exp 10/17; GA60491, Exp 11/17; GA60615, GA60616, Exp 12/17; GA60719, GA60720, GA60721, GA60749, GA60750, GA60751, Exp 01/18; GA70001, GA70031, GA70046, GA70047, GA70074, GA70075, Exp 06/18

Product
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.021% (0.63 mg/3mL), packaged in 5 pouches of 5 x 3mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials For Inhalation per carton, Rx only, Mfd. for: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Mfd. by: Cipla Ltd., Verna, Goa INDIA, NDC 0591-3467-53.
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Quantity
401,750 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
Recall date
August 9, 2017
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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