FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0052-2015

Product

APLENZIN¿ (bupropion hydrobromide), extended-release tablets, 348 mg, a) 7-count HDPE bottle (NDC 0024-5811-07), b) 30-count HDPE bottle (NDC 0024-5811-30), Rx Only, Manufactured by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. Steinbach MB, Canada R5G 1Z7

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) 13E020P; Exp. 03/17 Lot #: b) 13E029P, 13E028P, 13K032P; Exp. 03/17

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert

Recalling firm

Firm
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Somerset Corporate Blvd, N/A, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807

Distribution

Quantity
23,057 HDPE bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-06-05
FDA classified
2014-10-28
Posted by FDA
2014-11-05
Terminated
2017-07-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0052-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.