Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported February 19, 2020
cGMP Deviations
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc recalled Ethacrynate Sodium for Injection, USP, 50mg/vial, Single Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured… - a moderate-severity action.
Ethacrynate Sodium for Injection, USP, 50mg/vial, Single Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured… was recalled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc in February 19, 2020. Reason: cGMP Deviations. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0834-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-cGMP Deviations.
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0834-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0834-2020) was formally reported on February 19, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 31, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Pennington, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 2207 Vials.
The documented reason for this recall is: cGMP Deviations Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the U.S.. 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
2207 Vials
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Ethacrynate Sodium for Injection, USP, 50mg/vial, Single Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Limited, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-246-01.
cGMP Deviations
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0834-2020 |
| Date reported | February 19, 2020 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc |
| Firm location | Pennington, NJ |
| Affected scope | 2207 Vials |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the U.S. |
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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