SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX IN SUCROSE INJECTION, 62.5mg elemental iron/5mL, 10 (5mL vials) p...

FDA Recall #D-0172-2017 — Class III — November 17, 2016

Recall #D-0172-2017 Date: November 17, 2016 Classification: Class III Status: Terminated

Product Description

SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX IN SUCROSE INJECTION, 62.5mg elemental iron/5mL, 10 (5mL vials) per shelf pack, Rx only, Mfd: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal,) SA Distributed by: Westward Eatowntown NJ 07724 USA, Shelf pack NDC 0143-9570-10, Unit dose NDC 0143-9570-01

Reason for Recall

Subpotent Drug: Product has an an out of specification in iron assay analysis found during 18 month stability testing.

Recalling Firm

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. — Eatontown, NJ

Classification

Class III — Not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

5,142 Shelf-packs

Distribution

US nationwide

Code Information

Lot #: 152032.1, Exp. Date. 2/2017

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated