FDAClass IIAugust 8, 2012

Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection recall: Particulate Matter

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).

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) 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

Product
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).
Recalling firm
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Quantity
a) 74,960 vials; b) 911,070 vials
Distribution
All lots were distributed throughout the US.
Recall date
August 8, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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