Mephyton — Class III drug recall D-0243-2021
Terminated recall by Bausch Health Companies, Inc., reported 2021-02-03, distributed nationwide. Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification during the 24 month stability testing of Imp
| Recall number | D-0243-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Bausch Health Companies, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2021-01-07 |
| Classified | 2021-01-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-02-03 |
| Terminated | 2022-02-11 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 895 bottles |
| Reason classes | specification failure |
| NDC | 00187-1704-05 |
| Lot numbers | 18L092P |
| Expiration dates | 2021-05 |
Product
Mephyton (phytonadione) Tablets 5mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA NDC 0187-1704-05
Reason for recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification during the 24 month stability testing of Impurity D.
Machine access
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