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Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 100 mg PE per 2 mL (50 mg PE per mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in 25-count x 2 mL Single Dose Vials per carton, Rx only, Mfd. By: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal), S.A.; Dist. By: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA under the labels a) NOVAPLUS (NDC 0143-9704-25), b) West-Ward (NDC 0143-9788-25).

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: April 13, 2012 West-ward Pharmaceutical Prescription Drugs

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #s: a) 113153.1, 113154.1, 113155.1, Exp 05/13; 113248.1, Exp 07/13; b) 103196.1, 103197.1, 103197.2, 103198.1, Exp 07/12; 103317.1, 103318.1, 103319.1, 103345.1, 103345.2, Exp 11/12; 103346.1, 103347.1, 103348.1, 103349.1, 103350.1, Exp 12/12; 113030.1, 113031.1, 113032.1, 113033.1, 113034.1, 113035.1, 113036.1, Exp 01/13; 113245.1, 113246.1, 113247.1, Exp 07/13
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Particulate Matter: This product is being recalled due to the discovery of particles in the stability samples and retain samples.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP, 100 mg PE per 2 mL (50 mg PE per mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, packaged in 25-count x 2 mL Single Dose Vials per carton, Rx only, Mfd. By: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal), S.A.; Dist. By: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA under the labels a) NOVAPLUS (NDC 0143-9704-25), b) West-Ward (NDC 0143-9788-25).

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #s: a) 113153.1, 113154.1, 113155.1, Exp 05/13; 113248.1, Exp 07/13; b) 103196.1, 103197.1, 103197.2, 103198.1, Exp 07/12; 103317.1, 103318.1, 103319.1, 103345.1, 103345.2, Exp 11/12; 103346.1, 103347.1, 103348.1, 103349.1, 103350.1, Exp 12/12; 113030.1, 113031.1, 113032.1, 113033.1, 113034.1, 113035.1, 113036.1, Exp 01/13; 113245.1, 113246.1, 113247.1, Exp 07/13

Distribution:

Distributed in: US

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1437-2012

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