Recall Enforment Report D-0470-2017

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc, originally initiated on 12-16-2016 for the product Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection, 40mg per vial, Single-dose vial, Rx only, Mfd. in India for: Auromedics Pharma LLC 6 Wheeling Road, Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 55150-202-00 The product was recalled due to discoloration: some vials were found to contain powder with a yellowish-brownish appearance.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	75997 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-0470-2017 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 in US 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	Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection, 40mg per vial, Single-dose vial, Rx only, Mfd. in India for: Auromedics Pharma LLC 6 Wheeling Road, Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 55150-202-00
Reason For Recall	Discoloration: Some vials were found to contain powder with a yellowish-brownish appearance. What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	29800 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	02-15-2017
Recall Initiation Date	12-16-2016 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date	07-29-2020 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	Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc
Code Info	Lot #: CPO160028, Exp. June 2018 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	55150-202-00; 55150-202-10; 55150-202-25
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