Multi-event December 2012 FDA Recall Drug by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. on December 7, 2012 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as presence of foreign substance. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Reported Recall Events

D-131-2013 TERMINATED D-130-2013 TERMINATED

Recall Number: D-131-2013

Reason for Recall
Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic spots identified as steel corrosion, degraded tablet material and hydrocarbon oil with trace amounts of iron were found in tablets.
Initiated
12-07-2012
Reported
01-30-2013
Quantity
43,075 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
63871
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
08-04-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Propylthiouracil Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-01) and b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# : 68478A, 69059A, 69059B, Exp 01/16

Recall Number: D-130-2013

Reason for Recall
Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic black spots identified as a food grade lubricant with trace amounts of foreign particulates and stainless steel inclusions have been found in the tablets.
Initiated
12-07-2012
Reported
01-30-2013
Quantity
32,550 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
63871
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
08-04-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Lisinopril Tablets, USP 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-01); b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-10); Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; and c) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 24658-245-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals, Franklin, KY 42134; Manufactured By: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# : a) and b) 69545A, 69546A, 69546B, Exp 10/15; 69547A, Exp 11/15; 69995A, 69999A, 69999B, 70000A, 70001A, 70002A, 70002B, 70003A, 70004A, Exp 02/16; c) 69548A, 69549A, Exp 11/15; 69877A, Exp 02/16