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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Propylthiouracil Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-01) and b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724.

D-131-2013

December 07, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Event
Event 63871
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
43,075 bottles
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-131-2013

Official wording

Reason: Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic spots identified as steel corrosion, degraded tablet material and hydrocarbon oil with trace amounts of iron were found in tablets.

Code information: Lot #: 68478A, 69059A, 69059B, Exp 01/16

Distribution pattern: Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Derived failure modes

  • Foreign material or chemical contamination

    reason.foreign_material_chemical_contamination · v1.0.0

    Foreign Substance