Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported April 19, 2017
cGMP Deviations; manufacturer initiated recall of API product after deficiencies noted during a recent FDA inspection
Medisca, Inc. recalled ESTRIOL, USP (Micronized) Bulk, in a) 5 grams (NDC 38779-0732-03), b) 25 grams (NDC 38779… - a moderate-severity action.
ESTRIOL, USP (Micronized) Bulk, in a) 5 grams (NDC 38779-0732-03), b) 25 grams (NDC 38779… was recalled by Medisca, Inc. in April 19, 2017. Reason: cGMP Deviations; manufacturer initiated recall of API product after deficiencies noted during a recent FDA in…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0663-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Medisca, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-cGMP Deviations; manufacturer initiated recall of API product after deficiencies noted during a recent FDA in….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0663-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0663-2017) was formally reported on April 19, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 3, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medisca, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Plattsburgh, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as N/A.
The documented reason for this recall is: cGMP Deviations; manufacturer initiated recall of API product after deficiencies noted during a recent FDA inspection Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide, Australia, Bahamas, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom. 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 moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
N/A
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
ESTRIOL, USP (Micronized) Bulk, in a) 5 grams (NDC 38779-0732-03), b) 25 grams (NDC 38779-0732-04) , c) 100 grams (NDC 38779-0732-05), and d) 1 Kg (NDC 38779-0732-09) bottles, Packed by MEDISCA, INC. PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901; Product Code 0732
cGMP Deviations; manufacturer initiated recall of API product after deficiencies noted during a recent FDA inspection
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0663-2017 |
| Date reported | April 19, 2017 |
| Date initiated | April 3, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Medisca, Inc. |
| Firm location | Plattsburgh, NY |
| Affected scope | N/A |
| Distribution | Nationwide, Australia, Bahamas, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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