Ciprofloxacin Tablets Recalled for Foreign Material Presence
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets due to a complaint of rubber-like material found in a tablet.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a foreign substance (rubber-like material) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 500 mg, 100-count bottles (NDC 0143-9928-01). The recall was initiated after a complaint was received regarding the presence of a rubber-like material in a 500 mg Ciprofloxacin tablet.
The affected product is Lot # CB222A with an expiration date of 06/16. A total of 7,136 units were distributed to Georgia and Arkansas. The product is a prescription-only medication manufactured for West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. by Hikma Pharmaceuticals.
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their pharmacist or physician for a replacement or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- CIPROFLOXACIN (CIPROFLOXACIN)
- Brand
- CIPROFLOXACIN
- Manufacturer
- West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Drug
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,136
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 #: CB222A
- Exp 06/16
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