FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0205-2017

Product

Methylprednisolone Tablets, USP, 16 mg, 50-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc., Salisbury, MD 21801, NDC 59746-003-14.

Brand name
Methylprednisolone
Generic name
Methylprednisolone
Active ingredient
Methylprednisolone
Route
Oral
NDCs
59746-001, 59746-002, 59746-003, 59746-015
FDA application
ANDA040189
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 16P0176, Exp 02/2018 but labeled incorrectly as 02/0218.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: incorrect expiration date of 02/0218 is printed on the container label instead of the correct expiration date of 02/2018.

Recalling firm

Firm
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
207 Kiley Dr, Salisbury, Maryland 21801-2249

Distribution

Quantity
1512 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-06-13
FDA classified
2016-12-15
Posted by FDA
2016-12-21
Terminated
2017-07-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0205-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Methylprednisolone · FDA Drug Recalls