FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0306-2020

Product

Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 125 mg/5mL, packaged in a) 60 mL bottle (NDC 68180-722-20), b) 100 mL bottle (NDC 68180-722-10), Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 INDIA

Brand name
Cefdinir
Generic name
Cefdinir
Active ingredient
Cefdinir
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-722, 68180-723
FDA application
ANDA065259
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) F900153, Exp 11/20; b) F802327, F802328, F802329, 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
a) 4074 bottles b) 30,300 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-0306-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.