FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0101-2018

Product

Paroxetine Tablets USP, 30 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 68382-099-06), b) 500 count (NDC 68382-099-05), and c) 1000 count (NDC 68382-099-10) count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534

Brand name
Paroxetine
Generic name
Paroxetine
Active ingredient
Paroxetine Hydrochloride Hemihydrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
68382-001, 68382-097, 68382-098, 68382-099
FDA application
ANDA077584
Affected lot / code info
a) Z701308, b) Z701309, c) Z701310 exp April 2019

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Risperidone Tablets were found in bottle of Paroxetine Tablets

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
19812 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-11-20
FDA classified
2017-11-30
Posted by FDA
2017-12-06
Terminated
2020-09-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0101-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.