FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0129-2019

Product

Metoprolol Succinate Extended Release Tablets, USP 50 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 62037-831-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 1220211M, Exp 02/2019

Why it was recalled

Failed dissolution specifications: Out-of-Specification dissolution test result obtained during routine stability testing.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
53,451 bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide including Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-10-19
FDA classified
2018-11-01
Posted by FDA
2018-10-31
Terminated
2019-04-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0129-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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