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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Amneal Pharmaceuticals: Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection Recalled for Presence of Particulate Matter

Agency Publication Date: March 29, 2018
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Summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling approximately 12,584 vials of Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP (500 mg PE/10 mL) because visible solid particles were found in the medication. This injectable drug is used to treat and prevent seizures. Injecting a solution containing foreign particles can lead to serious health issues, including inflammation of the veins or blockage of blood vessels. Consumers and healthcare providers can identify the affected products by checking for NDC 70121-1390-1 and the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed below.

Risk

The presence of particulate matter in an injectable drug poses a serious risk because the particles can travel through the bloodstream and lodge in vital organs. This could cause inflammation, local irritation, or an embolism (blockage of a blood vessel), which may lead to stroke or other life-threatening complications.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your medication supply for Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP 500 mg PE/10 mL with NDC 70121-1390-1.
  2. Verify the lot numbers and expiration dates on the packaging: AP160022 or AP160023 (Exp. 05/2018); AP16038, AP160039, or AP160040 (Exp. 06/2018); and AP160076, AP160077, or AP160078 (Exp. 12/2018).
  3. Immediately stop using any vials from the affected lots.
  4. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments and to report any adverse health effects.
  5. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Amneal Pharmaceuticals at their Brookhaven, NY location for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Refund for unused vials of the medication.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP 500 mg PE*/10 mL
Model:
NDC 70121-1390-1
Recall #: D-0610-2018
Lot Numbers:
AP160022 (Exp. 05/2018)
AP160023 (Exp. 05/2018)
AP16038 (Exp. 06/2018)
AP160039 (Exp. 06/2018)
AP160040 (Exp. 06/2018)
AP160076 (Exp. 12/2018)
AP160077 (Exp. 12/2018)
AP160078 (Exp. 12/2018)
Date Ranges: May 2018, June 2018, December 2018

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 79610
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Sold By: Amneal Biosciences; Pharmacies; Hospitals
Manufactured In: India, United States
Units Affected: 12,584 vials
Distributed To: Nationwide

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