FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0002-2020

Product

Zarontin (ethosuximide capsules, USP) 250 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Onl,y Made in Netherlands Distributed by Parke-Davis Division of Pfizer In NY, NY 10017, NDC 0071-0237-24

Brand name
Zarontin
Generic name
Ethosuximide
Active ingredient
Ethosuximide
Route
Oral
NDC
0071-0237
FDA application
NDA012380
Affected lot / code info
Lot #3267079, Exp 09/2021

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. The expiry date on the product label is incorrect. The label states an expiry date of 09/2021 when it should be 09/2020.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Parke-Davis Div of Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 E 42nd St, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
7,686 100-count bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-09-12
FDA classified
2019-10-01
Posted by FDA
2019-10-02
Terminated
2023-04-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0002-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Zarontin · FDA Drug Recalls