FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0149-2017

Product

BuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (XL) 300 mg, Rx Only, 500-count bottles, Manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA inc. Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-354-05

Brand name
Bupropion
Generic name
Bupropion
Active ingredient
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
68382-353, 68382-354
FDA application
ANDA201567
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: MR3365, Exp. Feb 17

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Product did not meet dissolution specification at an intermediate time point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
2,472 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-08-03
FDA classified
2016-11-22
Posted by FDA
2016-11-30
Terminated
2018-07-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0149-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.