FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0070-2018

Product

Betadine Solution Swabstick Povidone-Iodine Solution USP, 10% Dist.by: Purdue Products LP. Stamford, CT 06901-3431 NDC 67618-153-01

Brand name
Betadine
Generic name
Povidone-iodine
Active ingredient
Povidone-iodine
Route
Topical
NDC
67618-153
FDA application
M003
Affected lot / code info
Lots: 62823 Exp. 12/31/18; 64304 Exp. 05/31/2019; 64711 Exp. 08/31/2019; 65915 Exp. 12/31/2019

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: The laminate used to make the pouches was reversed such that the aluminum layer was in contact with the product causing an exothermic reaction between the free iodine and the aluminum.

Recalling firm

Firm
Purdue Pharma, LP
Manufacturer
Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Stamford Forum, N/A, Stamford, Connecticut 06901-3516

Distribution

Quantity
3997 swabsticks
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-10-05
FDA classified
2017-11-03
Posted by FDA
2017-11-15
Terminated
2020-01-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0070-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.