The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0610-2018·Announced 2018-04-04

Amneal Recalls Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection Due to Particulate Matter

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection because of the presence of particulate matter.

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. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with potential for adverse health consequences are categorized as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling 12,584 vials of Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP 500 mg PE*/10 mL. The product was distributed nationwide in the U.S. by Amneal Biosciences. The recall is being conducted due to the presence of particulate matter in the medication.

The affected product is identified by NDC 70121-1390-1. Specific lots involved in the recall include AP160022, AP160023, AP160038, AP160039, AP160040, AP160076, AP160077, and AP160078. These lots have expiration dates ranging from May 2018 to December 2018.

Healthcare providers and patients should check their inventory and discontinue use of the affected lots. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP 500 mg PE*/10 mL, Made in India. Distributed by: Amneal Biosciences, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 70121-1390-1
Affected units
12,584

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 #: AP160022
  • AP160023
  • Exp. 05/2018
  • AP16038
  • AP160039
  • AP160040
  • Exp. 06/2018
  • AP160076
  • AP160077
  • AP160078
  • Exp. 12/2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.