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Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection 25 mg/10 mL (2.5 mg/mL), 10 mL single-use vials, Rx Only, Mfd. by Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC, Dist. by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ --- NDC 0143-9689-10

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: May 13, 2013 West-ward Pharmaceutical Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot PLNJ1201 APRIL 2014 Lot PLNJ1202 MAY 2014
  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:
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications; out of specification value for impurity Nitrophenylpuridine Derivative (NPP-D)
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection 25 mg/10 mL (2.5 mg/mL), 10 mL single-use vials, Rx Only, Mfd. by Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC, Dist. by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ --- NDC 0143-9689-10

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot PLNJ1201 APRIL 2014 Lot PLNJ1202 MAY 2014

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-691-2013

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