FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0212-2025

Product

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 20 mg, packaged in a) 30 Unit Doses (3x10 blister packs) NDC 0904-7043-04 and b) 100 Unit Doses (10x10 blister packs) NDC 0904-7043-61, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA.

Brand name
Duloxetine
Generic name
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
0904-7044, 0904-7043, 0904-7045
FDA application
ANDA090778
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) N01530, Exp. Date 01/2025; b) N01540, Exp. Date. 01/2025

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substances Related Impurity (NDSRI), N-Nitroso-Duloxetine above the FDA recommended acceptable intake limit

Recalling firm

Firm
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Manufacturer
Major Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
341 Mason Rd, La Vergne, Tennessee 37086-3606

Distribution

Quantity
a) 6408 boxes and b)1488 boxes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-01-13
FDA classified
2025-01-29
Posted by FDA
2025-02-05
Terminated
2026-03-05
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0212-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.