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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Betadine Solution Swabstick Povidone-Iodine Solution USP, 10% Dist.by: Purdue Products LP. Stamford, CT 06901-3431 NDC 67618-153-01

D-0070-2018

October 05, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Purdue Pharma, LP
Event
Event 78229
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3997 swabsticks
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0070-2018

Official wording

Reason: Subpotent Drug: The laminate used to make the pouches was reversed such that the aluminum layer was in contact with the product causing an exothermic reaction between the free iodine and the aluminum.

Code information: Lots: 62823 Exp. 12/31/18; 64304 Exp. 05/31/2019; 64711 Exp. 08/31/2019; 65915 Exp. 12/31/2019

Distribution pattern: Nationwide in the USA

Derived failure modes

  • Potency or specification failure

    reason.potency_specification_failure · v1.0.0

    Subpotent