Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Defective Container: Recall is due to breaking and shattering of ampules upon opening
Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion, USP, 10 mg/mL 1 mL ampule (NDC 43598-405-11) packaged in 25 x 1 mL Single-Dose Ampules per carton (NDC 43598-405-16); Rx Only, Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Failed Stability Specifications: Observed OOS results: eg results for colour index
Reason Lack of sterility assurance
Reason Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results reported at 12-month stability testing for aluminum content.
Reason Failed Impurities Specification: Out of specification when measuring the impurity degradant D level.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
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