Drug recall

DEXAMETHASONE ELIXIR, USP, 0.5 mg/5 mL, 8 fl.oz., Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS…

FDA recall event 76272 · Class III · Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Key facts

Event ID 76272
Recall numbers D-0438-2017
Recalling firm Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Product type Drugs
Products DEXAMETHASONE ELIXIR, USP, 0.5 mg/5 mL, 8 fl.oz., Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL, NDC 0603-1147-56
Classification Class III
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Failed Impurities/ Degradation Specifications
Initiation date Jan 16, 2017
Report date Feb 1, 2017
Termination date Sep 17, 2017
City Huntsville
State AL
Country United States
FEI number 1039144

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 1–9 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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