FDA recall record

E-Z-Paste Barium Sulfate Esophageal Cream (60% w/w), 454 g tube recall — FDA D-0609-2018

Failed stability specifications: Out-of-specification (OOS) result for a preservative assay - methylparaben - during stability testing of one lot.

Class IIclassification
D-0609-2018official record ID
Apr 4, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0609-2018
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBracco Diagnostics Inc.
Report dateApr 4, 2018
Recall initiation dateMar 8, 2018
Quantity2,136 tubes
LocationMonroe Township, NJ, United States

Official product description

E-Z-Paste Barium Sulfate Esophageal Cream (60% w/w), 454 g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc. for E-Z-EM Inc. a subsidiary of Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Monroe Twp., NJ 0883, NDC 32909-770-01

Why the product was recalled

Failed stability specifications: Out-of-specification (OOS) result for a preservative assay - methylparaben - during stability testing of one lot.

Distribution information

Product was distributed throughout the United States, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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