FDA recall record

Sagent Pharmaceuticals methylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, USP, 125 mg* per recall — FDA D-0587-2018

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out of specification results for an impurity.

Class IIclassification
D-0587-2018official record ID
Mar 21, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0587-2018
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSagent Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Report dateMar 21, 2018
Recall initiation dateMar 5, 2018
Quantity176,410 vials
LocationSchaumburg, IL, United States

Official product description

methylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, USP, 125 mg* per vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Mfd. for: Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195 (USA), Made in India. NDC 25021-808-10.

Why the product was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out of specification results for an impurity.

Distribution information

Nationwide in the USA.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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