FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1437-2012

Product

Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 100 mg PE per 2 mL (50 mg PE per mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in 25-count x 2 mL Single Dose Vials per carton, Rx only, Mfd. By: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal), S.A.; Dist. By: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA under the labels a) NOVAPLUS (NDC 0143-9704-25), b) West-Ward (NDC 0143-9788-25).

Brand name
Fosphenytoin Sodium
Generic name
Fosphenytoin Sodium
Active ingredient
Fosphenytoin Sodium
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
0143-9782, 0143-9788
FDA application
ANDA078765
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: a) 113153.1, 113154.1, 113155.1, Exp 05/13; 113248.1, Exp 07/13; b) 103196.1, 103197.1, 103197.2, 103198.1, Exp 07/12; 103317.1, 103318.1, 103319.1, 103345.1, 103345.2, Exp 11/12; 103346.1, 103347.1, 103348.1, 103349.1, 103350.1, Exp 12/12; 113030.1, 113031.1, 113032.1, 113033.1, 113034.1, 113035.1, 113036.1, Exp 01/13; 113245.1, 113246.1, 113247.1, Exp 07/13

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: This product is being recalled due to the discovery of particles in the stability samples and retain samples.

Recalling firm

Firm
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Manufacturer
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
465 Industrial Way W, N/A, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724-2209

Distribution

Quantity
a) 308,275 vials; b) 2,008,850 vials
Distribution pattern
All lots were distributed throughout the US.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-04-13
FDA classified
2012-08-02
Posted by FDA
2012-08-08
Terminated
2015-01-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1437-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.