FDAClass IIJune 19, 2019

Anu-Med brand of Hemorrhoidal Suppositories recall: CGMP Deviations

Anu-Med brand of Hemorrhoidal Suppositories (Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%; Hard Fat 88.7%), 12 suppositories per carton, NDC: 0904-7688-22, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia MI 48152.

Why was Anu-Med brand of Hemorrhoidal Suppositories recalled?

cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

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: 17L008, Exp. 05/2019; 17M011; 17M037, Exp. 06/2019; 18A015, Exp. 07/2019; 18B012; 18B023, Exp. 08/2019; 18K023; 18K029, Exp. 04/2020; 18L014, Exp. 05/2020; 19A001, Exp. 06/2020.

Product
Anu-Med brand of Hemorrhoidal Suppositories (Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%; Hard Fat 88.7%), 12 suppositories per carton, NDC: 0904-7688-22, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia MI 48152.
Recalling firm
Torrent Pharma Inc
Quantity
177,408 bottles
Distribution
Product was distributed to 9 distributors, direct accounts and relabelers who may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.
Recall date
June 19, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
Open FDA enforcement record Latest recalls