FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0220-2024

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Vigabatrin for Oral Solution, USP 500 mg per packet, 50 packets per box, Rx Only, Manufactured by: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (a subsidiary of Cipla Ltd.), Hauppauge, NY, 11788, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., Warren, NJ 07059, NDC 69097-964-53

Brand name
Vigabatrin
Generic name
Vigabatrin
Active ingredient
Vigabatrin
Route
Oral
NDC
69097-964
FDA application
ANDA211592
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: NB301030, Exp. Date 03/31/2025

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: powder may leak out of the pouch

Recalling firm

Firm
InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Cipla USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
550 S Research Pl, Central Islip, New York 11722-4415

Distribution

Quantity
1240 boxes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-11-17
FDA classified
2024-01-08
Posted by FDA
2024-01-17
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0220-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.