FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0119-2024

Product

Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 10 mg a) 30-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0097-1; b) 100-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0097-2; c) 1000-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0097-4, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.

Brand name
Paroxetine
Generic name
Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Paroxetine Hydrochloride Anhydrous
Route
Oral
NDCs
60505-0083, 60505-0097, 60505-0084, 60505-0101
FDA application
ANDA075356
Affected lot / code info
Lot numbers: a)100 count bottle: RV2376, RV2377; b) 1000 count bottle: RV2379, RV2380; c) 30 count bottle: RV2375; Exp. 08/2024

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Out of specification (OOS) results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Corp.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2400 N Commerce Pkwy Ste 400, Weston, Florida 33326-3253

Distribution

Quantity
34,392
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-11-01
FDA classified
2023-11-27
Posted by FDA
2023-12-06
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0119-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Paroxetine · FDA Drug Recalls