FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0120-2018

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Lorazepam Oral Concentrate, USP, 2 mg/mL, 30 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Branchburg, NJ 08876. Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Glasgow, KY 42141. NDC 65162-687-84

Brand name
Lorazepam
Generic name
Lorazepam
Active ingredient
Lorazepam
Route
Oral
NDC
65162-687
FDA application
ANDA091383
Affected lot / code info
Lot 06876016A, 06876017A, 06876018A, Exp 08/2018; 06876019A, 06876020A, 06876021A, 06876022A, Exp 09/2018; 06876023A, Exp 11/2018; 06876024A, 06876025A, Exp 12/2018; 06877001A, 06877002A, Exp 02/2019; 06877003A, Exp 03/2019.

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: the dropper measurement markings may be reversed, shifted or missing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Manufacturer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
50 Horseblock Rd, Brookhaven, New York 11719-9509

Distribution

Quantity
136376 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-08-03
FDA classified
2017-12-20
Posted by FDA
2017-12-27
Terminated
2022-09-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0120-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.