FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0172-2017

Product

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

Brand name
Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex In Sucrose
Generic name
Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex In Sucrose
Active ingredient
Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex
Route
Intravenous
NDC
0143-9570
FDA application
ANDA078215
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 152032.1, Exp. Date. 2/2017

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
401 Industrial Way West, N/A, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724-2209

Distribution

Quantity
5,142 Shelf-packs
Distribution pattern
US nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-11-17
FDA classified
2016-12-08
Posted by FDA
2016-12-14
Terminated
2018-04-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0172-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.