The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0631-2021·Announced 2021-06-23

Phytonadione Tablets 5 mg Recalled Due to Failed Impurities Specification

AVKARE Inc. is recalling Phytonadione Tablets 5 mg because the impurity degradant D level failed to meet specification. The affected lot was distributed in Los Angeles, California.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall involving a failed impurities specification with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a potential quality/purity issue with the pharmaceutical product, making this a moderate, precautionary recall rather than a critical or severe one.

Plain-English summary

AVKARE Inc. is recalling Phytonadione Tablets 5 mg (NDC 50268-661-13) due to a failed impurities specification. During testing, the impurity degradant D level was found to be out of specification.

The recalled product is a prescription-only medication distributed in Los Angeles, California. The affected lot is Lot 38617 with an expiration date of 10/2022. The recall involves 10 cartons of this medication.

Consumers should not use the recalled product. Patients who have taken tablets from this lot should contact their healthcare provider for guidance. Healthcare providers and retailers should quarantine and return the affected product to AVKARE Inc. or the appropriate returns process.

The recalled product

Product
Phytonadione Tablets 5 mg, Rx Only, 30 Tablets (3x10) Unit Dose, Manufactured for: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478. NDC 50268-661-13
Manufacturer
AVKARE Inc.
Hazard
  • impurity-contamination
  • quality-control-failure

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 (1)

  • Lot: 38617 Exp. 10/2022

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.