FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0112-2024

Product

Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP 20mg, Packaged as (a) 30-count bottle, NDC 68462-390-30; (b) 1000-count Bottle, NDC 68462-390-10: RX Only, Manufactured for: Glenmark, Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, Product of India,

Brand name
Esomeprazole Magnesium
Generic name
Esomeprazole Magnesium
Active ingredient
Esomeprazole Magnesium
Route
Oral
NDCs
68462-390, 68462-391
FDA application
ANDA209495
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 17220002, Exp Date 11/30/2023

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of Specification result reported for the test of organic impurities for the drug product,at the 18 month time point in long term stability study (25¿C/60% RH).

Recalling firm

Firm
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
750 Corporate Dr, N/A, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2009

Distribution

Quantity
8,448 30-count bottles, 168 1000-count bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-10-23
FDA classified
2023-11-20
Posted by FDA
2023-11-29
Terminated
2024-07-05
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0112-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.