Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
What was recalled
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 4 mg/mL vials PF, 6 mg/mL PF vials, and 8 mg/mL PF vials, manufactured by New England Compounding Center, Framingham, MA
Recalling firm
New England Compounding Center
Origin
MA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-116-2013
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 Impurities/Degradation Specifications - OOS impurities result observed during long term stability testing at product expiry (24 months) were…