FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0756-2023

Product

Methylprednisolone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP 80 mg/mL, For Intramuscular, Intrasynovial and Soft Tissue Injection Only, Not for Intravenous Use, 1 mL Single Dose Vial, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Parenteral Unit, Ahmedabad 382213, India, Amneal Pharamceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 70121-1574-01.

Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: AP220481, Exp 09/2024; AP220536A, Exp 10/2024

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified; A typographical error was observed in the NDC number on the preprinted Individual Folding Cartons (secondary packaging only). Incorrect NDC Number 70121-1573-1; Correct NDC Number 70121-1574-1.

Recalling firm

Firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
50 Horseblock Rd, N/A, Brookhaven, New York 11719-9509

Distribution

Quantity
69,239 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and PR

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-05-08
FDA classified
2023-05-19
Posted by FDA
2023-05-31
Terminated
2024-03-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0756-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.