Recall Enforment Report D-0516-2017

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Pfizer Inc., originally initiated on 11-22-2016 for the product PROTONIX I.V. (pantoprazole sodium) for Injection, Equivalent to 40 mg pantoprazole per vial, For I.V. infusion only, Rx Only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc, A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, Philadelphia, PA 19101, Under license from Takeda GmbH, D78467 Konstanz, Germany, MADE IN FRANCE; packaged in A) Pfizer Injectables, 1 vial per carton (NDC 0008-0923-51) in a) bundles of 10 unit cartons (NDC 0008-0923-55) and b) 25 x 40 mg Vials per carton (NDC 0008-0923-60); B) NOVAPLUS, 1 vial per carton (NDC 00008-0941-01) in 25 x 40 mg Vials per carton (NDC 0008-0941-03); and C) PREMIERPro Rx, 1 vial per carton (NDC 0008-4001-01) in a) bundles of 10 unit cartons (NDC 0008-4001-10) and b) 25 x 40 mg Vials per carton (NDC 0008-4001-25). The product was recalled due to subpotent drug: out of specification (oos) for potency at the 6-month stability time point.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	75871 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-0516-2017 What is the Recall Number? An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification	Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. What is the Recall Classification? Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".
Distribution Pattern	Nationwide What is the Distribution Pattern? General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.
Product Description	PROTONIX I.V. (pantoprazole sodium) for Injection, Equivalent to 40 mg pantoprazole per vial, For I.V. infusion only, Rx Only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc, A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, Philadelphia, PA 19101, Under license from Takeda GmbH, D78467 Konstanz, Germany, MADE IN FRANCE; packaged in A) Pfizer Injectables, 1 vial per carton (NDC 0008-0923-51) in a) bundles of 10 unit cartons (NDC 0008-0923-55) and b) 25 x 40 mg Vials per carton (NDC 0008-0923-60); B) NOVAPLUS, 1 vial per carton (NDC 00008-0941-01) in 25 x 40 mg Vials per carton (NDC 0008-0941-03); and C) PREMIERPro Rx, 1 vial per carton (NDC 0008-4001-01) in a) bundles of 10 unit cartons (NDC 0008-4001-10) and b) 25 x 40 mg Vials per carton (NDC 0008-4001-25).
Reason For Recall	Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification (OOS) for potency at the 6-month stability time point. What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	582,165 vials Product Quantity The amount of product subject to recall.
Voluntary Mandated	Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.
Report Date	03-22-2017
Recall Initiation Date	11-22-2016 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date	06-22-2018 What is the Date Terminated? The date that FDA terminated the recall.
Initial Firm Notification	Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.
Product Type	Drugs
Recalling Firm	Pfizer Inc.
Code Info	Lot #: A) a) 325449, Exp 12/16; b) N97969, N69175, N69177, Exp 03/17; N95727, Exp 04/17; B) M51076, Exp 11/16; and C) a) 317364, Exp 11/16; b) N73763, Exp 03/17 Code Information A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.
Recalled NDC Packages	0008-0923-51; 0008-0923-60; 0008-0923-55; 0008-4001-01; 0008-4001-10; 0008-4001-25; 00008-0941-01; 0008-0941-03
Status	Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard.

Recalled Products