FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0289-2015

Product

BENZONATATE Capsules, USP, 200 mg, 100 Capsule Bottles, Rx only. Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. NDC: 68382-248-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: MM8555, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: MM6604, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: MM8551, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: MM8552, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: MM8553, Expiry: 09/14; Lot #: MM8554, Expiry: 09/14.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Capsules/Tablets: Benzonatate 100 mg co-mingled with benzonatate 200 mg capsules.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
63,648 Bottles
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide including Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-09-24
FDA classified
2014-12-03
Posted by FDA
2014-12-10
Terminated
2017-06-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0289-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.