FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0108-2018

Product

Penicillin V Potassium for Oral Solution, USP, 125 mg (200,000 U) per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured In Canada By: Teva Canada Limited, Toronto, Canada M1B 2K9; Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454; NDC 0093-4125-73.

Brand name
Penicillin V Potassium
Generic name
Penicillin V Potassium
Active ingredient
Penicillin V Potassium
Route
Oral
NDCs
0093-1172, 0093-1174, 0093-4125, 0093-4127
FDA application
ANDA060711
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 35433115A, Exp 01/18

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: high out of specification test results obtained for individual and total impurities.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
42,384 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-11-28
FDA classified
2017-12-13
Posted by FDA
2017-12-20
Terminated
2018-07-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0108-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Penicillin V Potassium · FDA Drug Recalls