The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0130-2020·Announced 2019-10-16

Morton Grove Recalls Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution Due to Impurity Failure

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals is recalling Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution because it failed impurity specifications for Prednisolone Impurity 14.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' severity score under the rubric, as it involves a product that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution, 15 mg/5 mL, packaged in 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottles. The product is prescription-only and was distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico.

The recall was initiated because the product failed impurity/degradation specifications, specifically for Prednisolone Impurity 14. The affected lots are US1450 (Exp 10/31/19), US1570 (Exp 12/31/19), UT1018 (Exp 1/31/19), UT1173 (Exp 6/30/20), UT1348, and UT1354 (Exp 8/31/20). A total of 196,408 bottles are involved in this recall.

The FDA has classified this recall as Class II. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed above. If the product is found, it should be returned to the pharmacy or distributor for disposal or credit.

The recalled product

Product
Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution, 15 mg/5 mL, packaged in a 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morton Grove, IL 60053. NDC 60432-212-08
Hazard
Affected units
196,408

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 (11)

  • Lot #: US1450
  • Exp 10/31/19
  • US1570
  • Exp 12/31/19
  • UT1018
  • Exp 1/31/19
  • UT1173
  • Exp 6/30/20
  • UT1348
  • UT1354
  • Exp 8/31/20

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: