FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0022-2017

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Diocto Liquid (docusate sodium) 50 mg/5 mL Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) bottles, Dist by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI --- NDC 0536-0590-85

Affected lot / code info
20351407, 20351408, exp 09/16; 20351409, exp 11/16; 20351410, exp 12/16; 20351501, 20351502, exp 01/17; 20351503, exp 03/17; 20351504, exp 04/17; 20351505, exp 05/17; 20351506, 20351507, exp 06/17; 20351508, exp 07/17, 20351509, 20351510, exp 10/17; 20351511, 20351512, 20351513, exp 11/17; 20351601, exp 01/18; 20351602, exp 02/18; 20351603, exp 03/18; 20351604, 20351605, exp 04/18

Why it was recalled

Microbial contamination of Non-Sterile Products; positive findings of Burkholderia cepacia

Recalling firm

Firm
The Harvard Drug Group
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
31778 Enterprise Dr, N/A, Livonia, Michigan 48150-1960

Distribution

Quantity
153,432 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-07-15
FDA classified
2016-10-12
Posted by FDA
2016-10-19
Terminated
2017-03-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0022-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.