FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0305-2020

Product

Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 250 mg/5mL,100 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 INDIA, NDC 68180-723-10

Brand name
Cefdinir
Generic name
Cefdinir
Active ingredient
Cefdinir
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-722, 68180-723
FDA application
ANDA065259
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: F802345, F802346, F802347, Exp 11/20

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign substance: identified as a dead ant.

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
30,516 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to major distributors/wholesalers throughout the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-11-01
FDA classified
2019-11-07
Posted by FDA
2019-11-13
Terminated
2021-03-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0305-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.