FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0181-2016

Product

Duloxetine Delayed-release Capsules, USP, 60 mg, Rx Only, 1000 count bottle, Manufactured by: Laboratorios Dr. Esteve, S.A., Barcelona, Spain, Distributed by: Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33487, NDC: 51991-748-10

Brand name
Duloxetine
Generic name
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
51991-746, 51991-747, 51991-748, 51991-750
FDA application
ANDA203088
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 142391, Exp 10/2016

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: one foreign capsule identified as omeprazole 10 mg was found in the bottle

Recalling firm

Firm
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
Manufacturer
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
15 Massirio Dr Ste 201, N/A, Berlin, Connecticut 06037-2352

Distribution

Quantity
595 Bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-10-21
FDA classified
2015-11-10
Posted by FDA
2015-11-18
Terminated
2015-12-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0181-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Duloxetine · FDA Drug Recalls