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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

EPSOM SALT(Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, USP), 50 lb multi-wall bag, Rx only, Manufactured by PQ Corporation, P.O. Box 840, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania USA 19482.

D-0564-2016

October 29, 2015

Class III

Product summary

Firm
PQ Corporation
Event
Event 72639
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
41,650 lbs. (833 bags)
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0564-2016

Official wording

Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Level of iron exceeds the limit set by the USP monograph for it (USP limit is NMT 0.5 ug/g (ppm)).

Code information: Lot # U150511; Exp. 05/18

Distribution pattern: Kentucky

Derived failure modes

  • Potency or specification failure

    reason.potency_specification_failure · v1.0.0

    Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications