Key Takeaway

Medroxyprogesterone acetate, micronized (EP, USP) active pharmaceutical ingredient, Rx only, packaged in 6.0 kg drums (labeled as 6,000 kg), Bayer Schering Pharma AG, D-13342 Berlin by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. was recalled on June 13, 2013. The hazard: Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results for particle size were obtained at the 60 month test point.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Medroxyprogesterone acetate, micronized (EP, USP) active pharmaceutical ingredient, Rx only, packaged in 6.0 kg drums (labeled as 6,000 kg), Bayer Schering Pharma AG, D-13342 Berlin

Recalled: June 13, 2013 ~194.62 kg units affected D-807-2013

Description

Medroxyprogesterone acetate, micronized (EP, USP) active pharmaceutical ingredient, Rx only, packaged in 6.0 kg drums (labeled as 6,000 kg), Bayer Schering Pharma AG, D-13342 Berlin

Hazard / Reason

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results for particle size were obtained at the 60 month test 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

Medroxyprogesterone acetate, micronized (EP, USP) active pharmaceutical ingredient, Rx only, packaged in 6.0 kg drums (labeled as 6,000 kg), Bayer Schering Pharma AG, D-13342 Berlin

Drugs

Company Information

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Wayne, NJ, United States

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Distribution

NY, CA

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