FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0150-2017

Product

LEVOXYL(R) (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 200 mcg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620, NDC 60793-860-01

Brand name
Levoxyl
Generic name
Levothyroxine Sodium
Active ingredient
Levothyroxine Sodium
Route
Oral
NDCs
60793-850, 60793-851, 60793-852, 60793-853, 60793-854, 60793-855, 60793-856, 60793-857, 60793-858, 60793-859 +1 more
FDA application
NDA021301
Affected lot / code info
16H21, Exp. 08/2017

Why it was recalled

Superpotent

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
2,666 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-11-07
FDA classified
2016-11-23
Posted by FDA
2016-11-30
Terminated
2020-05-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0150-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.