FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0292-2015

Product

Tikosyn (dofetilide) 125 mcg (0.125 mg), a) 14-count bottle (NDC 0069-5800-61), b) 60-count bottle (NDC 0069-5800-60), Rx Only, Manufactured by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer, Inc., NY, NY 10017.

Brand name
Tikosyn
Generic name
Dofetilide
Active ingredient
Dofetilide
Route
Oral
NDCs
0069-5800, 0069-5810, 0069-5820
FDA application
NDA020931
Affected lot / code info
Lot # a) H79652, Exp. 10/15; b) H79653, Exp. 10/15

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Product being recalled due to the potential presence of cracked or broken capsules.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
31,569 HDPE Bottles
Distribution pattern
Pfizer shipped the affected product to 4,447 direct accounts. No federal government accounts received the affected product directly from Pfizer Inc.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-12-03
FDA classified
2014-12-09
Posted by FDA
2014-12-17
Terminated
2016-09-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0292-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Tikosyn · FDA Drug Recalls