FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1148-2023

Product

Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection 40mg per vial, Single dose vials NDC 71839-122-01 Packaged as (a) 10 Single-dose vials, NDC 71839-122-10; (b) 25 Single-dose vials, NDC 71839-122-25; Rx Only, Mfd. in India for and Distributed by: BE Pharmaceuticals Inc. 203 New Edition Court Cary, NC 27511.

Brand name
Pantoprazole Sodium
Generic name
Pantoprazole Sodium
Active ingredient
Pantoprazole Sodium
Route
Intravenous
NDC
71839-122
FDA application
ANDA216171
Affected lot / code info
Lots: (a) GSC04002A, GSC04003A, GSC04004A, GSC04006A, Exp Mar-2024; GSC05001A, GSC05006A, GSC05007A, Exp April-2024; GSC10003A, GSC10005A Exp Sep-2024;GSC06004A, GSC06005A, Exp May-2024; GSC07001A, GSC07007A, GSC07008A, GSC07009A, Exp Jun-2024; GSC08001A, Exp Jul-2024; GSC05009A, Exp Apr-2024; (b) GSC04005A, Exp Mar-2024; GSC06003A, Exp May-2024; GSC10001A, Exp Sep-2024; GSC07006A,Exp Jun-2024; GSC08002A, Exp Jul-2024; GSD02012A, Exp Jan-2025; GSD03005A, GSD03008A, Exp Feb-2025;

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Powder discoloration due to small crack in some vials.

Recalling firm

Firm
BE PHARMACEUTICALS AG
Manufacturer
BE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Bundesstrasse 3, Zug, N/A, Switzerland

Distribution

Quantity
41,148 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-09-05
FDA classified
2023-09-11
Posted by FDA
2023-09-20
Terminated
2025-04-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1148-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.