FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0257-2019

Product

Nitrofurantoin Capsules, USP (Monohydrate/Macrocrystals) 100 mg, packaged in a) 100-capsule bottles (NDC 0185-0122-01); and b) 1000-capsule bottles, (NDC 0185-0122-10); Rx Only, Distributed by Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540

Brand name
Nitrofurantoin (monohydrate/macrocrystals)
Generic name
Nitrofurantoin (monohydrate/macrocrystals)
Active ingredients
Nitrofurantoin, Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate
Route
Oral
NDC
0185-0122
FDA application
ANDA077066
Affected lot / code info
Lots: a) JB4952, JA7322 Exp. 03/2020; b) JA7324, Exp.03/2020

Why it was recalled

Cross Contamination with Other Products

Recalling firm

Firm
Sandoz Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
100 College Rd W, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6604

Distribution

Quantity
14366 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-11-02
FDA classified
2018-11-20
Posted by FDA
2018-11-21
Terminated
2020-10-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0257-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Nitrofurantoin (monohydrate/macrocrystals) · FDA Drug Recalls