FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-014-2014

Product

Aldactone (spironolactone) tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by G.D. Searle, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017, NDC 0025-1031-31

Brand name
Aldactone
Generic name
Spironolactone
Active ingredient
Spironolactone
Route
Oral
NDCs
0025-1001, 0025-1041, 0025-1031
FDA application
NDA012151
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: V121573, Exp 05/17

Why it was recalled

Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA: This recall is being initiated because of changes to the dissolution profile in distributed lots resulting from a manufacturing site change. There is currently no approved application supporting the alternate manufacturing site.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Us Pharmaceutical Group
Manufacturer
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 E 42nd St, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
31 bottles
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-09-04
FDA classified
2013-11-20
Posted by FDA
2013-11-27
Terminated
2017-04-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-014-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.