FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1536-2014

Product

E-Z-HD (barium sulfate) For Suspension (98% w/w), 340 g bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc., a subsidiary of E-Z-EM, Inc., Lake Success, NY 11042, NDC 32909-764-01.

Brand name
E-z-hd
Generic name
Barium Sulfate
Active ingredient
Barium Sulfate
Route
Oral
NDC
32909-764
FDA application
NDA208036
Affected lot / code info
Lot #'s: 64205, 64206, 64200, 64201, 64202, 64203, 64204, 64207, 64264, Exp 05/15; 64265, 64267, 64268, 64270, 64271, Exp 06/15

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Low out of specification results for both pH and assay obtained during routine stability testing after 36 months.

Recalling firm

Firm
Bracco Diagnostic Inc
Manufacturer
E-Z-EM Canada Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
259 Prospect Plains Road, Building H, Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831

Distribution

Quantity
216,792 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-07-02
FDA classified
2014-08-12
Posted by FDA
2014-08-20
Terminated
2015-06-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1536-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: E-z-hd · FDA Drug Recalls