Key Takeaway

Mephyton (phytonadione) Tablets 5mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA NDC 0187-1704-05 by Bausch Health Companies, Inc. was recalled on January 7, 2021. The hazard: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification during the 24 month stability testing of Impurity D.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Mephyton (phytonadione) Tablets 5mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA NDC 0187-1704-05

Recalled: January 7, 2021 ~895 bottles units affected D-0243-2021

Description

Mephyton (phytonadione) Tablets 5mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA NDC 0187-1704-05

Hazard / Reason

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification during the 24 month stability testing of Impurity D.

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

Mephyton (phytonadione) Tablets 5mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA NDC 0187-1704-05

Drugs

Company Information

Bausch Health Companies, Inc.

Bridgewater, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Distributed Nationwide in the USA

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