Key Takeaway

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfd. for: Versapharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA; Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; ND by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. was recalled on March 18, 2013. The hazard: Subpotent Drug: Out Of Specification results for assay at the stability time-point of 24 months.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfd. for: Versapharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA; Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; ND

Recalled: March 18, 2013 ~3, 061 bottles units affected D-242-2013

Description

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfd. for: Versapharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA; Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; NDC 61748-011-01.

Hazard / Reason

Subpotent Drug: Out Of Specification results for assay at the stability time-point of 24 months.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Mfd. for: Versapharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA; Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; ND

Drugs

Company Information

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

Eatontown, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide.

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