The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0009-2017·Announced 2016-10-19

Amerisource Health Services Recalls Paricalcitol Capsules Due to Impurities

Amerisource Health Services is recalling 648 cartons of Paricalcitol Capsules, 1 mcg, due to failed impurities specifications.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, aligning with the Low severity criteria for minor or theoretical risks.

Plain-English summary

Amerisource Health Services is recalling 648 cartons of Paricalcitol Capsules, 1 mcg, packaged in 30 capsules per carton. The product is distributed by American Health Packaging in Columbus, Ohio, and is available by prescription only. The recall covers Lot 154341 with an expiration date of 03/17.

The recall was initiated because the repackaged product failed results for impurities. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, which indicates that use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for further instructions. The recall is distributed nationwide.

The recalled product

Product
Paricalcitol Capsules, 1 mcg, packaged in 30 Capsules (5 x 6) per carton (NDC 60687-106-25); each blister card containing 6 individually blistered capsules (NDC 60687-106-95), Rx only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH, 43217.
Affected units
648

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot 154341
  • Exp 03/17

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.