FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0150-2018

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

diphenoxylate hydrochloride and atropine sulfate tablets, USP, 2.5 mg/0.025 mg, a) 100-count bottle (NDC 59762-1061-1), b) 1000-count bottle (NDC 59762-1061-2), Rx Only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC. Peapack, NJ 07977

Brand name
Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride And Atropine Sulfate
Generic name
Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride And Atropine Sulfate
Active ingredients
Atropine Sulfate, Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDC
59762-1061
FDA application
NDA012462
Affected lot / code info
Lots: a) R83962, R93347, R93348, R93349, R93350, R93351, R93352, Exp. 2021 OCT 31; S57831, S57832, S57834, Exp. 2021 NOV 30 b) R93356, R93357, R93358, R97310, Exp. 2021 OCT 31.

Why it was recalled

SUPERPOTENT: Weight variations resulting in tablets that are sub and super potent

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 E 42nd St, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
183437 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-10-20
FDA classified
2018-01-04
Posted by FDA
2018-01-10
Terminated
2020-06-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0150-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.