Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Buprenorphine HCl, CIII, Injection, 0.3 mg/mL, 5 x 1 mL Single Dose Vials per Carton, Rx Only, For Intramuscular or Intravenous…
Reason Crystallization; identified as Buprenorphine free base
Buprenorphine HCl Injection, 0.3 mg/mL, 1 mL vial, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Sub-potent Drug: Out-of-Specification assay results found at 3 month stability testing.
What was recalled
Buprenorphine HCl Injection, 0.3 mg/mL, 1 mL vial, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Hikma Farmaceutica, Portugal S.A., Distributed by: Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Eatontown, NJ 07724, USA Inc., NDC: 0143-9246-01.
- Recalling firm
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1533-2020
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.
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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
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Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for related substance 10-hydroxy buprenorphine N-Oxide results generated at the…
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