FDA Warning Letter: Suretec Innovations cited for component, microbiological, and quality-unit controls

FDA states that its March 2–5, 2026, inspection of Suretec Innovations’ Arizona facility found significant CGMP violations in OTC drug manufacturing. The firm did not adequately identity-test incoming components, including the API, and relied on supplier certificates of analysis without establishing their reliability. FDA also found inadequate finished-product microbiological testing: the non-compendial method lacked appropriate incubation times, method suitability, controls, and validation. The quality unit did not thoroughly investigate microbial out-of-limit results from a system supplying a manufacturing component; material from that system continued to be used in products that were released. FDA further found that the quality unit lacked adequate authority and oversight, including for production and process procedures, system qualification, stability testing, defined quality-unit responsibilities, and sufficient qualified personnel. FDA judged the firm’s responses inadequate because they lacked key documentation, implemented investigation controls, and retrospective assessments of distributed product quality. FDA requested material-system and supplier reviews, component and retain-sample testing, investigation remediation, risk assessment, CAPA, and comprehensive quality-unit remediation.

FDA Warning Letter: API Process Validation, Batch Records, Analytical Methods, and Stability Deficiencies

What happened FDA states that its records review identified significant CGMP deviations at Tianjin Kilo Pharmaceutical Sci-tech Co., Ltd., an API manufacturer. The firm manufactured and distributed APIs to U.S. 503A compounding pharmacies without adequate process validation; it had described the APIs as still in development and said formal documents, including SOPs, were not finalized. … Read more

FDA Outlines Outsourcing Facilities Annual Study Findings and Actions

What happened The FDA Compounding Quality Center of Excellence conducts the Compounding Outsourcing Facilities Annual Study to understand industry perspectives, challenges, and supplier-purchaser dynamics. Each study combines a survey, stakeholder discussions, and analysis of existing data; a research partner works under FDA direction, and survey and discussion data are anonymous to FDA. Published summaries describe … Read more

FDA Warning Letter: Zydus Lifesciences cited for contamination, aseptic processing, and PPQ deficiencies

What happened FDA inspected Zydus Lifesciences Limited in Gujarat from April 15 to 23, 2024, and cited significant CGMP violations involving investigations, aseptic processing, and process validation. FDA stated that multiple cross-contamination events over about three months were linked to inadequate cleaning of shared equipment. Investigations did not cover all potentially affected batches, equipment, product-contact … Read more

Baxter Recalls One Sodium Citrate Solution Lot for Potential Fiberglass Particulates

What happened On August 25, 2026, Baxter International announced a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution USP, 250 mL VIAFLEX Plastic Container, because of potential particulate matter identified as fiberglass. The affected lot is Y493475, product code 2B7867Q, NDC 0338-9669-01, expiring December 31, 2027. It was distributed July 2-11, 2026, … Read more

Baxter Recalls One Lot of 70% Dextrose Injection for Potential Stainless Steel Particles

What happened On August 25, 2026, Baxter International voluntarily recalled one lot (Y495066) of 70% Dextrose Injection, USP, in 2000 mL VIAFLEX plastic containers because stainless steel particulate matter may be present in the solution. The pharmacy bulk package, not for direct infusion, was distributed from July 25-28, 2026, to healthcare providers and distributors in … Read more