Prednisone tablets, USP, 10mg, Rx Only, Units of Use, NDC: a) 45802-303-67, 48-count Cartons, b) 45802-303-21, 21-count Cartons, Manufactured by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation, Eastown, NJ 07724, Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49040.

FDA recall notice · announced January 23, 2013 · L. Perrigo Co

Class II FDA/FSIS Class II: use may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The product

Prednisone tablets, USP, 10mg, Rx Only, Units of Use, NDC: a) 45802-303-67, 48-count Cartons, b) 45802-303-21, 21-count Cartons, Manufactured by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation, Eastown, NJ 07724, Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49040.

Reason for recall

Presence of Foreign Substance(s); Perrigo has been notified of a recall by the manufacturer of this product, West-Ward Pharmaceuticals. This is a sub-recall due to tablets contaminated with trace amounts of food-grade lubricant, as well as stainless steel inclusions

Notes

Distribution: Nationwide
Lot/code information: Lot #s: a) 2DV1238, Exp10/13; 2CV0623, 2CV0625, Exp 11/13; b) 2DV1239, Exp 10/13; 2CV0627, Exp 11/13
Quantity: 86,616 Tablets
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- Prednisone tablets, USP, 10mg, Rx Only, Units of Use, NDC: a) 45802-303-67, 48-count Cartons, b) 45802-303-21, 21-count Cartons, Manufactured by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation, Eastown, NJ 0772 (D-125-2013)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.