FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0008-2015

Product

Tarceva (erlotinib) Tablets, 150 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc. Seymour, IN 47274 NDC 50242-064-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot 66482CW, Exp 04/16

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: The product did not meet the acceptance criteria for the dissolution test during the 24 month routine stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Astellas Pharma US Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Astellas Way, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-6111

Distribution

Quantity
9,236 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-09-15
FDA classified
2014-10-07
Posted by FDA
2014-10-15
Terminated
2015-05-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0008-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.