FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0006-2017

Product

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules 30 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shire US, Inc., Lexington, MA 02421, NDC 59417-103-10

Brand name
Vyvanse
Generic name
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
Active ingredient
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
Route
Oral
NDCs
59417-101, 59417-102, 59417-103, 59417-104, 59417-105, 59417-106, 59417-107, 59417-115, 59417-116, 59417-117 +3 more
FDA application
NDA021977
Affected lot / code info
Lot # AF3360B; Exp. 04/19

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules

Recalling firm

Firm
Shire
Manufacturer
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1200 Morris Dr, N/A, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania 19087-5507

Distribution

Quantity
7,680 bottles (768,000 capsules)
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-09-02
FDA classified
2016-10-05
Posted by FDA
2016-10-12
Terminated
2019-03-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0006-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.