December 2017 FDA Recall Drug by Allergan
D-0545-2018 - Failed Stability Specifications

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Allergan on December 13, 2017 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed stability specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-0545-2018

Reason for Recall
Failed Stability Specifications: Product stability testing results did not meet specifications for iron content.
Initiated
12-13-2017
Reported
03-07-2018
Quantity
163,694 cartons

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
78755
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.
ALLERGAN
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.
Product was distributed nationwide in the USA.
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
04-08-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
INFeD (Iron Dextran Injection USP) 100 mg elemental iron/2 ml (50 mg/mL), Rx Only, packaged in a) single dose vials, (NDC 52544-931-07), b) carton of 10 x 2 ml Single Dose Vials (NDC 52544-931-02) Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054, Manufactured by: Patheon Italia S.p.A. Ferentino, Italy 03013.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# 15W05A, Exp.FEB-2018; 16W02A, Exp. DEC 2018; 16W05A, Exp. JAN-2019; 16W13A, Exp. APR-2019; 16W15A, 16W16A, 16W17A, Exp. MAY 2019; 16W18A, Exp. JUN 2019; 16W20A, 16W22A, Exp. SEP 2019; 17W01A, 17W02A, Exp. DEC-2019; 17W04A, 17W05A, Exp. JAN 2020; 17W09A, Exp. MAR-2020; 17W11A, 17W13A, Exp. MAY 2020; 17W14A, 17W15A, Exp. JUN 2020