Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported October 19, 2016
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This repackaged product was recalled by its manufacturer due to failed results for impurities.
Amerisource Health Services recalled Paricalcitol Capsules, 1 mcg, packaged in 30 Capsules (5 x 6) per carton (NDC 60687-106-2… - a low-severity action.
Paricalcitol Capsules, 1 mcg, packaged in 30 Capsules (5 x 6) per carton (NDC 60687-106-2… was recalled by Amerisource Health Services in October 19, 2016. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This repackaged product was recalled by its manufacturer due to…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0009-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Amerisource Health Services issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This repackaged product was recalled by its manufacturer due to….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0009-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0009-2017) was formally reported on October 19, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 30, 2016. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Amerisource Health Services is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Columbus, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 648 cartons.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This repackaged product was recalled by its manufacturer due to failed results for impurities. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Low
Affected scope
648 cartons
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Paricalcitol Capsules, 1 mcg, packaged in 30 Capsules (5 x 6) per carton (NDC 60687-106-25); each blister card containing 6 individually blistered capsules (NDC 60687-106-95), Rx only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH, 43217.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This repackaged product was recalled by its manufacturer due to failed results for impurities.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0009-2017 |
| Date reported | October 19, 2016 |
| Date initiated | September 30, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Amerisource Health Services |
| Firm location | Columbus, OH |
| Affected scope | 648 cartons |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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