Key Takeaway

Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Solution (Nasal Spray), 0.1% (137 mcg per spray), packaged in 30 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC 0054-0293 by Roxane Laboratories, Inc. was recalled on December 14, 2016. The hazard: Defective Delivery System: out of specification result for droplet size distribution at the d90 measurement testing during the 6 month time point..

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Solution (Nasal Spray), 0.1% (137 mcg per spray), packaged in 30 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC 0054-0293

Recalled: December 14, 2016 ~74,108 bottles units affected D-0448-2017

Description

Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Solution (Nasal Spray), 0.1% (137 mcg per spray), packaged in 30 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC 0054-0293-99

Hazard / Reason

Defective Delivery System: out of specification result for droplet size distribution at the d90 measurement testing during the 6 month time point..

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Drugs

Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

Related Recalls

FDA Drug Class II

Furosemide Tablets USP, 20 mg, 1000 count bottles, Rx only, Roxane Laboratories, Inc., Columbus, Ohio 43216, NDC 0054-4297-31.

December 22, 2016

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