FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0257-2024

Product

Benzonatate Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100 Capsules (10 capsules x 10 unit dose cards), Rx only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. Carton NDC 68084-214-01; Individual Dose NDC 68084-214-11

Brand name
Benzonatate
Generic name
Benzonatate
Active ingredient
Benzonatate
Route
Oral
NDC
68084-214
FDA application
ANDA040597
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 1014208, Exp Mar/31/2025

Why it was recalled

Superpotent drug: Assay results were slightly above specification at the time zero point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Manufacturer
American Health Packaging
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2550 John Glenn Ave Ste A, N/A, Columbus, Ohio 43217-1188

Distribution

Quantity
6,344 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-12-26
FDA classified
2024-01-19
Posted by FDA
2024-01-31
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0257-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.