FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-017-2014

Product

Acyclovir Tablets USP 800 mg ,(NDC 60505-5307-1), Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for Apotex Corp.,Weston, Florida 33326.

Brand name
Acyclovir
Generic name
Acyclovir
Active ingredient
Acyclovir
Route
Oral
NDCs
60505-5306, 60505-5307
FDA application
ANDA077309
Affected lot / code info
Lot # KF2199 Exp 07/15

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Product from lot KF2199, may contain tablets with pieces of nitrile rubber glove embedded within the tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Inc.
Manufacturer
Apotex Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
150 Signet Drive, N/A, Toronto, N/A N/A, Canada

Distribution

Quantity
4,844 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-07-17
FDA classified
2013-11-22
Posted by FDA
2013-12-04
Terminated
2014-08-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-017-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Acyclovir · FDA Drug Recalls