FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0055-2018

Product

Duloxetine Delayed-release Capsules USP, 20 mg, 50 Capsules (5 x 10) Unit Dose per carton, unit dose blister UPC 5026828311), Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-283-15.

Affected lot / code info
Lot: 18103 Exp. 11/18

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: slightly elevated levels of phthalic acid.

Recalling firm

Firm
AVKARE Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
615 N 1st St, N/A, Pulaski, Tennessee 38478-2403

Distribution

Quantity
274 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-10-06
FDA classified
2017-10-27
Posted by FDA
2017-11-08
Terminated
2019-03-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0055-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.