Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection recall: Particulate Matter
Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 100 mg PE per 2 mL (50 mg PE per mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in 25-count x 2 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 0143-9704-25), b) West-Ward (NDC 0143-9788-25).
Why was Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: This product is being recalled due to the discovery of particles in the stability samples and retain samples.
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: a) 113153.1, 113154.1, 113155.1, Exp 05/13; 113248.1, Exp 07/13; b) 103196.1, 103197.1, 103197.2, 103198.1, Exp 07/12; 103317.1, 103318.1, 103319.1, 103345.1, 103345.2, Exp 11/12; 103346.1, 103347.1, 103348.1, 103349.1, 103350.1, Exp 12/12; 113030.1, 113031.1, 113032.1, 113033.1, 113034.1, 113035.1, 113036.1, Exp 01/13; 113245.1, 113246.1, 113247.1, Exp 07/13
- Product
- Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 100 mg PE per 2 mL (50 mg PE per mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in 25-count x 2 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 0143-9704-25), b) West-Ward (NDC 0143-9788-25).
- Recalling firm
- West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
- Quantity
- a) 308,275 vials; b) 2,008,850 vials
- Distribution
- All lots were distributed throughout the US.
- Recall date
- August 8, 2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)