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West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. recalls SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX IN SUCROSE INJECTION, 62.5mg elemental iron/5mL, 10 (5mL vials) per shelf pack, Rx only…

Recall date
November 17, 2016
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
D-0172-2017
FDA classification
Class III
Brand / firm
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Sold / distributed
US nationwide

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Product has an an out of specification in iron assay analysis found during 18 month stability testing.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX IN SUCROSE INJECTION, 62.5mg elemental iron/5mL, 10 (5mL vials) per shelf pack, Rx only, Mfd: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal,) SA Distributed by: Westward Eatowntown NJ 07724 USA, Shelf pack NDC 0143-9570-10, Unit dose NDC 0143-9570-01

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