FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0300-2015

Product

Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by Prometheus Laboratories Inc. 9410 Carroll Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, repackaged by American Health Packaging 2550-A John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43217, NDC 68084-325-21

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 142450 Exp 05/2015; 140862 Exp 02/2015; 141596 Exp 03/2015; 134770 Exp 01/2015

Why it was recalled

Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the specification for dissolution.

Recalling firm

Firm
American Health Packaging
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2550 John Glenn Ave, Suite A, Columbus, Ohio 43217-1188

Distribution

Quantity
3496 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-11-19
FDA classified
2014-12-16
Posted by FDA
2014-12-24
Terminated
2015-06-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0300-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.