FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0274-2024

Product

Cefixime for Oral Suspension 100mg/5mL, 50 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202, Manufactured by:Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 INDIA, NDC 68180-405-01

Brand name
Cefixime
Generic name
Cefixime
Active ingredient
Cefixime
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-405, 68180-407, 68180-416, 68180-423
FDA application
ANDA065129
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: F304833, Exp 06/2025

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Harborplace Tower, 111 S Calvert St Fl 21st, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
4,608 Bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-01-03
FDA classified
2024-01-26
Posted by FDA
2024-02-07
Terminated
2024-12-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0274-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.