PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 20 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1477-01), b...

FDA Recall #D-133-2013 — Class II — December 5, 2012

Recall #D-133-2013 Date: December 5, 2012 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

PredniSONE Tablets, USP, 20 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1477-01), b) 500-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1477-05), and c) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1477-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatowntown, NJ 07724.

Reason for Recall

Presence of Foreign Substance: A complaint was received for black specks identified as stainless steel inclusions and cellulose with trace amounts of aluminum and iron-rich inclusions.

Recalling Firm

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. — Eatontown, NJ

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

60,289 bottles

Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Code Information

Lot #: 68581A, 68581B, 68382A, 68382B, 68578A, 68578B, 68579A, 68580A, 68582A, 68582B, Exp 01/15

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated