Key Takeaway
Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension USP), 40 mg/ mL, 1 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co Division of Pfizer Inc, New York NY 10017 NDC 0009- by Pfizer Inc. was recalled on July 30, 2014. The hazard: Failed pH Specification: A pH result of 2.9 was obtained at the 9 month stability test interval at 25C/60%RH. The registered specification for pH is 3...
Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension USP), 40 mg/ mL, 1 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co Division of Pfizer Inc, New York NY 10017 NDC 0009-
Description
Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension USP), 40 mg/ mL, 1 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co Division of Pfizer Inc, New York NY 10017 NDC 0009-3073-03 DEPO-MEDROL methylprednisolone acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 40 mg per mL, 1 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx ONLY, Distributed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co Division of Pfizer Inc, New York NY 10017, NOVAPLUS is a registered trademark of Novation, LLC NDC 0009-3073-23
Hazard / Reason
Failed pH Specification: A pH result of 2.9 was obtained at the 9 month stability test interval at 25C/60%RH. The registered specification for pH is 3.0 - 7.0
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
Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension USP), 40 mg/ mL, 1 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co Division of Pfizer Inc, New York NY 10017 NDC 0009-
DrugsDistribution
Nationwide
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