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FDA Drug recall · Reported August 28, 2013

Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Suspension (40% w/v, 30% w/w) Net Contents: 20 mL, (NDC 32909-814-53) Rx Only, Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc., a subsidiary of E-Z-EM, Inc. Lake Success, NY 11042 Tel: 1-516-333-8230 1-800-544-4624 NDC 32909-814-53

Failed Stability Specifications: Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Lot #65846 sampled at 10 months exhibited results above the upper specification for viscosity.

Recall #
D-914-2013
Affected scope
3,096 bottles
Initiated
July 19, 2013
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Bracco Diagnostics Inc recalled Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Suspension (40% w/v, 30% w/w) Net Contents: 20 mL, (NDC 32909-81… - a low-severity action.

Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Suspension (40% w/v, 30% w/w) Net Contents: 20 mL, (NDC 32909-81… was recalled by Bracco Diagnostics Inc in August 28, 2013. Reason: Failed Stability Specifications: Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Lot #65846 sampled at 10 months exhibited results a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-914-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Bracco Diagnostics Inc issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Stability Specifications: Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Lot #65846 sampled at 10 months exhibited results a….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
August 28, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-914-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-914-2013) was formally reported on August 28, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 19, 2013. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Bracco Diagnostics Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Monroe Township, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 3,096 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Stability Specifications: Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Lot #65846 sampled at 10 months exhibited results above the upper specification for viscosity. 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

3,096 bottles

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Suspension (40% w/v, 30% w/w) Net Contents: 20 mL, (NDC 32909-814-53) Rx Only, Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc., a subsidiary of E-Z-EM, Inc. Lake Success, NY 11042 Tel: 1-516-333-8230 1-800-544-4624 NDC 32909-814-53

Reason for recall

Failed Stability Specifications: Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Lot #65846 sampled at 10 months exhibited results above the upper specification for viscosity.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-914-2013
Date reported August 28, 2013
Date initiated July 19, 2013
Recalling firm Bracco Diagnostics Inc
Firm location Monroe Township, NJ
Affected scope 3,096 bottles
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Suspension (40% w/v, 30% w/w) Net Contents: 20 mL, (NDC 32909-814-53) Rx Only, Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc., a subsidiary of E-Z-EM, Inc. Lake Success, NY 11042 Tel: 1-516-333-8230 1-800-544-4624 NDC 32909-814-53. Recalled by Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Units affected: 3,096 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Stability Specifications: Tagitol V Barium Sulfate Lot #65846 sampled at 10 months exhibited results above the upper specification for viscosity.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 28, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-914-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-914-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported August 28, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.