FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0147-2017

Product

Amoxicillin for Oral suspension, USP 400 mg/5 mL, 100 mL (when reconstituted), Rx only, Manufactured by: Hikma Pharmaceuticals, P.O. Box 183400, Amman 11118 - Jordan, NDC 0143-9887-01

Brand name
Amoxicillin
Generic name
Amoxicillin
Active ingredient
Amoxicillin
Route
Oral
NDCs
0143-9886, 0143-9887
FDA application
ANDA065325
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: AS1466A, Exp. Jan 2019

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: Some bottles miss a color coded panel where the strength of the product is typically displayed.

Recalling firm

Firm
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
401 Industrial Way West, N/A, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724-2209

Distribution

Quantity
32,102 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-11-04
FDA classified
2016-11-22
Posted by FDA
2016-11-30
Terminated
2017-06-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0147-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.