Key Takeaway

Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension, Rx Only Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. was recalled on May 11, 2019. The hazard: Cross Contamination with Other Products: product is being recalled due to possible cross-contamination with peanut flour.

FDA Drug Class I Terminated

Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension, Rx Only Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover,

Recalled: May 11, 2019 ~792 cartons units affected D-1309-2019

Description

Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension, Rx Only Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, NJ 07936 Product of Ireland, NDC 0078-0972-61.

Hazard / Reason

Cross Contamination with Other Products: product is being recalled due to possible cross-contamination with peanut flour.

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

Promacta (eltrombopag) 12.5 mg for Oral Suspension, Rx Only Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Whippany, New Jersey 07981 Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover,

Drugs

Company Information

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Suffern, NY, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide with in the United States

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