FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-018-2014

Product

Alprazolam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP 2 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, MFG. BY ACTAVIS ELIZABETH LLC., Elizabeth, NJ, NDC 0228-4025-11

Brand name
Alprazolam
Generic name
Alprazolam
Active ingredient
Alprazolam
Route
Oral
NDCs
0228-4019, 0228-4022, 0228-4024, 0228-4025
FDA application
ANDA078561
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 59380831, Exp. May 2014

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications; partial tablet erosion resulting in tablet weights below specification in some tablets

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Elizabeth LLC
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
200 Elmora Ave, N/A, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202-1106

Distribution

Quantity
756 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-10-09
FDA classified
2013-11-22
Posted by FDA
2013-12-04
Terminated
2014-11-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-018-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Alprazolam · FDA Drug Recalls