FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0207-2017

Product

BuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL), 300 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 count bottles (NDC 68382-354-06) and b) 500 count bottles (NDC 68382-354-05), Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare LTD. Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534

Brand name
Bupropion
Generic name
Bupropion
Active ingredient
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
68382-353, 68382-354
FDA application
ANDA201567
Affected lot / code info
a) MS1667 exp 01/2018; M601708, exp 03/2018; b) MS1667, MS1668, MS1669, exp 01/2018; M601515, M601516, exp 03/2018; M602920, M602921, M605399, M602937, M602938, M602939, exp 04/2018; M603988, exp 06/2018

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications; 6 month time point

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
16,356 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-11-02
FDA classified
2016-12-20
Posted by FDA
2016-12-28
Terminated
2020-07-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0207-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Bupropion · FDA Drug Recalls