FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0052-2018

Product

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 20 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA, NDC 0591-5884-01.

Affected lot / code info
Lot Number # 1156086M, Exp 08/18

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low out of specification results for dissolution.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1090 Horsham Rd, N/A, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454-1505

Distribution

Quantity
58,292 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-10-17
FDA classified
2017-10-26
Posted by FDA
2017-11-01
Terminated
2018-04-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0052-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.