FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0219-2019

Product

Contrave (naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl). Extended-Release Tablets, 8mg/90 mg, 120-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by Orexigen therapeutics, Inc., La Jolla, CA 92037, NDC 51267-890-99

Brand name
Contrave
Generic name
Naltrexone Hydrochloride And Bupropion Hydrochloride
Active ingredients
Bupropion Hydrochloride, Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDC
51267-890
FDA application
NDA200063
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: ZYCY, Exp. 04/11/2021

Why it was recalled

Container packaging defect.

Recalling firm

Firm
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
Manufacturer
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3344 N Torrey Pines Ct Ste 200, La Jolla, California 92037-1024

Distribution

Quantity
18,895 bottles
Distribution pattern
Within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-10-05
FDA classified
2018-11-06
Posted by FDA
2018-11-14
Terminated
2019-11-15
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0219-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.