FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0007-2015

Product

ZyGenerics ATENOLOL Tablets, USP 25 mg 1000 count bottle, Rx Only Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08634 USA NDC 68382-022-01

Brand name
Atenolol
Generic name
Atenolol
Active ingredient
Atenolol
Route
Oral
NDCs
68382-022, 68382-023, 68382-024
FDA application
ANDA076900
Affected lot / code info
MP2292 Exp. 01/16

Why it was recalled

Superpotent Drug: A complaint was reported by a pharmacist who stated several tablets were noticeably thicker in appearance.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
5400 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-08-05
FDA classified
2014-10-03
Posted by FDA
2014-10-15
Terminated
2017-09-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0007-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.