FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0258-2015

Product

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg/0.2 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only. Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC: 0591-0398-60, UPC 3 05910 39860 6.

Brand name
Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol
Generic name
Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol
Active ingredients
Diclofenac Sodium, Misoprostol
Route
Oral
NDCs
0591-0397, 0591-0398
FDA application
ANDA201089
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 694320A, Expiry: 02/28/2015.

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Presence of split or broken tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc.
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4955 Orange Dr, N/A, Davie, Florida 33314-3902

Distribution

Quantity
5,451 Bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide including Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-09-26
FDA classified
2014-11-21
Posted by FDA
2014-12-03
Terminated
2015-06-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0258-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.