PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Mafenide Acetate, USP, For 5% Topical Solution, STERILE, Net Wt. 50 grams sterile powder per packet, Rx only, PAR Pharmaceuticals label --- Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. Spring Valley, NY 10977 Made in India -- NDC 49884-902-52 (packets of 50 g) and NDC 49884-902-78 (cartons of five 50 g packets)

Reported: March 4, 2015 Initiated: February 12, 2015 #D-0393-2015

Product Description

Mafenide Acetate, USP, For 5% Topical Solution, STERILE, Net Wt. 50 grams sterile powder per packet, Rx only, PAR Pharmaceuticals label --- Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. Spring Valley, NY 10977 Made in India -- NDC 49884-902-52 (packets of 50 g) and NDC 49884-902-78 (cartons of five 50 g packets)

Reason for Recall

Presence of Foreign Substance; oxidized steel, organic material and shredded polypropylene

Details

Recalling Firm
Par Pharmaceutical Inc.
Units Affected
2856 cartons (each containing 5 packets)
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Spring Valley, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Mafenide Acetate, USP, For 5% Topical Solution, STERILE, Net Wt. 50 grams sterile powder per packet, Rx only, PAR Pharmaceuticals label --- Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. Spring Valley, NY 10977 Made in India -- NDC 49884-902-52 (packets of 50 g) and NDC 49884-902-78 (cartons of five 50 g packets). Recalled by Par Pharmaceutical Inc.. Units affected: 2856 cartons (each containing 5 packets).
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Foreign Substance; oxidized steel, organic material and shredded polypropylene
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 4, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0393-2015.