Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported June 13, 2018
Presence of foreign substance: glass particles
Apotex Inc. recalled Fluticasone propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg, packaged in 50 mcg per spray 120 Metered… - a moderate-severity action.
Fluticasone propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg, packaged in 50 mcg per spray 120 Metered… was recalled by Apotex Inc. in June 13, 2018. Reason: Presence of foreign substance: glass particles. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0841-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Apotex Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of foreign substance: glass particles.
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0841-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0841-2018) was formally reported on June 13, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 31, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Apotex Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of North York, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as Unknown.
The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of foreign substance: glass particles 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 moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Fluticasone propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg, packaged in 50 mcg per spray 120 Metered Sprays bottles, 16 g net fill weight, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0829-1
Presence of foreign substance: glass particles
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0841-2018 |
| Date reported | June 13, 2018 |
| Date initiated | May 31, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Apotex Inc. |
| Firm location | North York, N/A |
| Affected scope | Unknown |
| 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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