West-Ward Columbus Inc recalls Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension, USP, 300 mg/5 mL, 250 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Distr. by: West-Ward
West-Ward recalls 250mL Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension due to failed impurities/degradation specifications. Rx-only product with specific lots and expiry dates. Consumers should contact pharmacy for guidance.
Recall notice
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specificattion
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What happened, in plain English
West-Ward is recalling a prescription oxcarbazepine oral suspension product because it failed impurities and degradation specifications. This could pose a risk to patients taking the medication. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/38018-west-ward-oxcarbazepine-oral-suspension-recall-impurities-may-cause-harm.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/38018-west-ward-oxcarbazepine-oral-suspension-recall-impurities-may-cause-harm · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1863-2019
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“West-Ward Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension Recall: Impurities May Cause Harm.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/38018-west-ward-oxcarbazepine-oral-suspension-recall-impurities-may-cause-harm. Based on FDA recall #D-1863-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1863-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product failed impurities and degradation specifications, meaning it may contain harmful substances or break down in a way that could affect safety. This is a prescription medication, so patients would need to follow their doctor's instructions.
Who’s affected
Prescription patients using the recalled oxcarbazepine oral suspension. Those with the specific lots (AA3957A, AA3958A, AA5164A) and expiry dates (May 2020 or Sep 2020) are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the lot numbers AA3957A, AA3958A, or AA5164A and expiry dates of May 2020 or September 2020. The product is a 250mL bottle of oxcarbazepine oral suspension, prescription-only.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Pharmacy
Talk to your pharmacy about the recalled product and get guidance on next steps.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall states the product failed impurities and degradation specifications, so it may not be safe. Consult your pharmacy for specific advice.
What lots and expiry dates are affected?
Lots AA3957A, AA3958A (expiring May 2020) and AA5164A (expiring September 2020).
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check the product label for the lot numbers AA3957A, AA3958A, or AA5164A and expiry dates of May 2020 or September 2020.
Contact West-Ward
We’ve drafted a message you can send West-Ward to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1863-2019 — West-Ward West-Ward Hello, I own a West-Ward that is covered by recall D-1863-2019 from West-Ward. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1863-2019 (September 9, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1863-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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