Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 20 mg/5 mL (4 mg/mL), 5 mL Vials (NDC 0641-6146-01...

FDA Recall #D-0094-2018 — Class III — November 6, 2017

Recall #D-0094-2018 Date: November 6, 2017 Classification: Class III Status: Terminated

Product Description

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, 20 mg/5 mL (4 mg/mL), 5 mL Vials (NDC 0641-6146-01), packaged in 25 x 5 mL Vials per shelf pack (NDC 0641-6146-25), Rx Only, Manufactured by WEST-WARD, Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA.

Reason for Recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: high out of specification results for Dexamethasone adduct (related compound).

Recalling Firm

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. — Eatontown, NJ

Classification

Class III — Not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

1,896 shelf packs

Distribution

Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Code Information

Lot #: 106352, Exp 10/18

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated