PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX IN SUCROSE INJECTION, 62.5mg elemental iron/5mL, 10 (5mL vials) per shelf pack, Rx only, Mfd: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal,) SA Distributed by: Westward Eatowntown NJ 07724 USA, Shelf pack NDC 0143-9570-10, Unit dose NDC 0143-9570-01

Reported: December 14, 2016 Initiated: November 17, 2016 #D-0172-2017

Product Description

SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX IN SUCROSE INJECTION, 62.5mg elemental iron/5mL, 10 (5mL vials) per shelf pack, Rx only, Mfd: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal,) SA Distributed by: Westward Eatowntown NJ 07724 USA, Shelf pack NDC 0143-9570-10, Unit dose NDC 0143-9570-01

Reason for Recall

Subpotent Drug: Product has an an out of specification in iron assay analysis found during 18 month stability testing.

Details

Units Affected
5,142 Shelf-packs
Distribution
US nationwide
Location
Eatontown, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX IN SUCROSE INJECTION, 62.5mg elemental iron/5mL, 10 (5mL vials) per shelf pack, Rx only, Mfd: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal,) SA Distributed by: Westward Eatowntown NJ 07724 USA, Shelf pack NDC 0143-9570-10, Unit dose NDC 0143-9570-01. Recalled by West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.. Units affected: 5,142 Shelf-packs.
Why was this product recalled?
Subpotent Drug: Product has an an out of specification in iron assay analysis found during 18 month stability testing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 14, 2016. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0172-2017.