Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Stability Specification: out of specification result obtained for the Particle Size Distribution test during stability testing.
Foradil Aerolizer (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder) 12 mcg per capsule, 60 Capsules (Blister strips of 6) per pack. For inhalation use only, Rx only, Manufactured for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of MERCK & CO., INC. Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma AG Basle,Via Serafino Balestra 31 Locarno, Switzerland.
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 Lack of Assurance of Sterility: environmental monitoring failure.
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Reason CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Reason Lack of Processing Controls
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