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Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection 25 mg/10 mL (2.5 mg/mL) Recalled by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Due to Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications; out of specification value for...

Date: May 13, 2013
Company: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. directly.

Affected Products

Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection 25 mg/10 mL (2.5 mg/mL), 10 mL single-use vials, Rx Only, Mfd. by Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC, Dist. by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ --- NDC 0143-9689-10

Quantity: Lot PLNJ1201 -16,880 vials ; Lot PLNJ1202 - 16,960 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications; out of specification value for impurity Nitrophenylpuridine Derivative (NPP-D)

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. has 17 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report