FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0168-2023

Product

Allopurinol Tablets USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703, Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213. India. NDC 16729-134-01

Brand name
Allopurinol
Generic name
Allopurinol
Active ingredient
Allopurinol
Route
Oral
NDCs
16729-134, 16729-135
FDA application
ANDA203154
Affected lot / code info
Lots: R2200455, R2200456 Exp. 03/2025

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Presence of a small piece of green plastic embedded in the crack towards the edge of the tablet.

Recalling firm

Firm
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1009 Slater Rd Ste 210B, N/A, Durham, North Carolina 27703-8446

Distribution

Quantity
87,576 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-01-12
FDA classified
2023-01-20
Posted by FDA
2023-02-01
Terminated
2024-04-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0168-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.