FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0265-2024

Product

Febuxostat Tablets 80 mg, Rx Only, 30 Tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191, (U.T. of D & NH), INDIA, NDC 47335-722-83.

Brand name
Febuxostat
Generic name
Febuxostat
Active ingredient
Febuxostat
Route
Oral
NDCs
47335-721, 47335-722
FDA application
ANDA205467
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: DNE0867A Exp. 06/30/2025, DNE0894B Exp. 07/31/2025

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.

Recalling firm

Firm
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2 Independence Way, N/A, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6620

Distribution

Quantity
19,992 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-01-18
FDA classified
2024-01-25
Posted by FDA
2024-01-31
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0265-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.