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DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc: Avicel Microcrystalline Cellulose Recalled for Out of Specification Conductivity

Agency Publication Date: August 16, 2021
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Summary

DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc. has voluntarily recalled approximately 2.38 million kilograms of Avicel Microcrystalline Cellulose, an excipient used in drug manufacturing, packaged in bulk as PH101 NF, PH102 NF, and PH200 NF. The recall was initiated because testing showed out-of-specification results for conductivity, meaning the product did not meet the required electrical resistance standards for its chemical composition. These products were distributed nationwide, in Puerto Rico, and to international accounts.

Risk

Incorrect conductivity levels in drug excipients can indicate the presence of unintended ionic impurities or incorrect chemical properties, which may affect the stability or performance of the final medication. While this is a low-risk recall, the chemical specifications must be maintained to ensure the quality and consistency of the drug products being manufactured.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the bulk packaging labels for 'Avicel Microcrystalline Cellulose' specifically versions PH101 NF, PH102 NF, or PH200 NF.
  2. Check your bulk containers for the following lot numbers: P120834253, PN20834314, PN20834326, P220834329, P120834471, 2173728724, 2173731307, 2173739294, 2173742956, 2173743721, 2173747040, 217374970, 2173749846, 2173751395, 2173751995, 2173753080, 2173749460, 2173755135, 2173755142, 2173758869, 22173758869, 2173759101, 2173759087, 2173760958, 21737606959, 2173762248, 217376233, 2173763871, 2173763872, 2173755139, 2173763875, 2173764734, 2173763870, 2173764735, 2173769670, 2173775381, 2173776518, 217377536, 2173779284, 2173800414, 2173801736, 2173801737, 2173802516, 2173805796, 2173805797, 2173806449, 2173806450, 2173809474, 2173809473, 2173810873, 2173811314, 2173811315, 2173806441, 217381169, or 2173811666.
  3. If you are a manufacturer using these materials, quarantine all remaining stock and contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance if you have concerns about medications produced with these excipients.
  4. Contact DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc. at their Newark, DE facility or through the contact information provided in the notification letter dated August 5, 2021, to arrange for the return of unused product for a refund.
  5. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Drug excipient refund and guidance

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

Affected Products

Product: Avicel Microcrystalline cellulose PH101 NF (bulk)
Model:
D-0728-2021
Lot Numbers (55):
P120834253
PN20834314
PN20834326
P220834329
P120834471
2173728724
2173731307
2173739294
2173742956
2173743721
2173747040
217374970
2173749846
2173751395
2173751995
2173753080
2173749460
2173755135
2173755142
2173758869
22173758869
2173759101
2173759087
2173760958
21737606959
2173762248
217376233
2173763871
2173763872
2173755139
2173763875
2173764734
2173763870
2173764735
2173769670
2173775381
2173776518
217377536
2173779284
2173800414
2173801736
2173801737
2173802516
2173805796
2173805797
2173806449
2173806450
2173809474
2173809473
2173810873
Product: Avicel Microcrystalline cellulose PH102 NF (bulk)
Model:
D-0728-2021
Lot Numbers (55):
P120834253
PN20834314
PN20834326
P220834329
P120834471
2173728724
2173731307
2173739294
2173742956
2173743721
2173747040
217374970
2173749846
2173751395
2173751995
2173753080
2173749460
2173755135
2173755142
2173758869
22173758869
2173759101
2173759087
2173760958
21737606959
2173762248
217376233
2173763871
2173763872
2173755139
2173763875
2173764734
2173763870
2173764735
2173769670
2173775381
2173776518
217377536
2173779284
2173800414
2173801736
2173801737
2173802516
2173805796
2173805797
2173806449
2173806450
2173809474
2173809473
2173810873
Product: Avicel Microcrystalline cellulose PH200 NF (bulk)
Model:
D-0728-2021
Lot Numbers (55):
P120834253
PN20834314
PN20834326
P220834329
P120834471
2173728724
2173731307
2173739294
2173742956
2173743721
2173747040
217374970
2173749846
2173751395
2173751995
2173753080
2173749460
2173755135
2173755142
2173758869
22173758869
2173759101
2173759087
2173760958
21737606959
2173762248
217376233
2173763871
2173763872
2173755139
2173763875
2173764734
2173763870
2173764735
2173769670
2173775381
2173776518
217377536
2173779284
2173800414
2173801736
2173801737
2173802516
2173805796
2173805797
2173806449
2173806450
2173809474
2173809473
2173810873

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88428
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc
Sold By: foreign accounts; pharmaceutical manufacturers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,384,720 kg
Distributed To: Nationwide

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