FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1440-2012

Product

Xactdose Phenytoin Oral Suspension, USP 125 mg/5mL, supplied in 5 mL unit dose cups, VISTAPHARM, Largo, FL NDC 66689-036-50

Affected lot / code info
Lot #'s 210900, 214000, 220100, 224800, 228700, 232800

Why it was recalled

Defective container; lidding deformity allows the contained product to transpire causing potential viscosity and assay failures. The viscosity and assay failures were due to the loss of moisture. The loss of moisture caused the viscosity to increase and assay to increase relative to the sample volume.

Recalling firm

Firm
VistaPharm, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7265 Ulmerton Rd, N/A, Largo, Florida 33771-4809

Distribution

Quantity
27,221 unit dose cups
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2011-09-30
FDA classified
2012-08-02
Posted by FDA
2012-08-08
Terminated
2013-12-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1440-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.