Safety Report: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. Vigabatrin for Oral Solution - recalled due to malfunction, USA

United States

Cipla Limited today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Vigabatrin for Oral Solution, USP 500mg, to the consumer level. Vigabatrin for Oral Solution, USP 500 mg has been found to have seal integrity issues allowing for powder leakage from the pouch. The Vigabatrin for Oral Solution, USP 500mg product was distributed nationwide in the USA to partnered distributors and consignees. Cipla has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

An improper seal in the pouch may lead to the leakage of powder blend outside the pouch, resulting in a lower content of medicine inside the pouch compared to the label claim and result in potential underdosing.

The product is used for the treatment of Refractory Complex Partial Seizures as adjunctive therapy in patients 2 years of age and older who have responded adequately to several alternative treatments. Vigabatrin for oral solution is not indicated as a first-line agent. The medication is packaged in foil pouches, each containing 500mg of Vigabatrin, and there are 50 foil sealed pouches in a shelf pack.

The population at risk is primarily infants and young children. In those patients, there is a reasonable probability that inaccurate dosing might result in a serious adverse effect such as intoxication or breakthrough seizures requiring medical intervention. For a small minority of patients, who might have severe or repeated breakthrough seizures, a drop in their phenytoin blood levels could result in life-threatening seizures requiring immediate emergency room treatment.

The affected Product is as under:
- Vigabatrin for Oral Solution, USP 500mg/sachet. NDC # 6909-7964-53, LOT # NB301030 Expiry Date: 03/2025

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals is notifying the customer level through press releases, letters, telefax, telephone, email, and on-site visits, and is coordinating the return of all recalled products. Distributors, retailers and consumers in possession of Vigabatrin for Oral Solution, USP 500mg Batch No. NB301030, NDC# 6909-7964-53 are advised to initiate the return process through their respective place of purchase.

In case you experience harm from this product, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Brand name: No Brand
Product recalled: Vigabatrin for Oral Solution, USP 500mg
Reason of the recall: Due to seal integrity issues allowing for powder leakage from the pouch.
FDA Recall date: December 11, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/invagen-pharmaceuticals-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-vigabatrin-oral-solution-usp-500mg-due