FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0005-2017

Product

Claravis (isotretinoin capsules USP), 10mg, packaged in carton containing 3 Blister Packs of 10 Capsules Each (30 Capsules total); Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Sellersville, PA 18960. NDC 00555-1054-86

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 34025714A, Exp. Date 12/2016

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva North America
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
425 Privet Rd, N/A, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044-1220

Distribution

Quantity
3,569 capsules
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-08-05
FDA classified
2016-10-05
Posted by FDA
2016-10-12
Terminated
2017-03-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0005-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.