FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0162-2016

Product

RANITIDINE SYRUP (RANITIDINE ORAL SOLUTION, USP) 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5 mL), 473 mL (16 fl oz), Rx only. Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC: 0603-9418-58.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: L088L13A, Expiry: 12/15; Lot #: L023F14A, Expiry: 5/16; Lot#: L024F14A, Expiry: 5/16.

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of Specification results obtained for preservative butylparaben.

Recalling firm

Firm
Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC, DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
150 Vintage Dr NE, N/A, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-8216

Distribution

Quantity
61,146 Bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-10-21
FDA classified
2015-11-02
Posted by FDA
2015-11-11
Terminated
2016-10-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0162-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.