FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0115-2017

Product

Invokamet (canagliflozin and metformin HCl) tablets, 150 mg/1,000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Finished product manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Gurabo PR 00778, Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, NJ 08560, NDC 50458-543-60

Brand name
Invokamet
Generic name
Canagliflozin And Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredients
Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
50458-540, 50458-541, 50458-542, 50458-543, 50458-940, 50458-941, 50458-942, 50458-943
FDA application
NDA204353
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 16GG581X, Exp 09/17

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert - Xarelto prescribing information outserts may be affixed to the exterior of Invokamet bottles in place of the Invokamet prescribing information outsert.

Recalling firm

Firm
Janssen Ortho L.L.C.
Manufacturer
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Carr # 933 Km 0.1, Gurabo, Puerto Rico 00778

Distribution

Quantity
5346 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-10-19
FDA classified
2016-10-25
Posted by FDA
2016-11-02
Terminated
2018-05-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0115-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.