FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0137-2017

Product

Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (XL), 300 mg, a) 90-count bottle (NDC 68001-264-05), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 68001-264-03) , Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Limited, Ahmedabad, India For BluePoint Laboratories

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) M601509, Exp 3/31/2018; M606506, Exp 4/30/2018; b) M601510, Exp 3/31/2018; M604444, Exp 4/30/2018; M606515, Exp 4/30/2018.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: The firm was notified that there was a dissolution out of specification result on the 6 month stability samples.

Recalling firm

Firm
Amerisource Health Services
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2550 John Glenn Ave Ste A, N/A, Columbus, Ohio 43217-1188

Distribution

Quantity
a) 15,409 bottles b) 5,128 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-10-27
FDA classified
2016-11-16
Posted by FDA
2016-11-23
Terminated
2017-06-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0137-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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