FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0308-2025

Product

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, Rx Only, 1,000 Capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L., Martorelles, (Barcelona), Spain, Distributed by: Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., Berkley Heights, NJ 07922, NDC 51991-747-10.

Brand name
Duloxetine
Generic name
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
51991-746, 51991-747, 51991-748, 51991-750
FDA application
ANDA203088
Affected lot / code info
Lot 240909C, Exp Date 03/31/2027

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity (NDSRI), N-nitroso-duloxetine, above the recommended interim limit.

Recalling firm

Firm
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
200 Connell Dr Ste 4200, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922-2805

Distribution

Quantity
14,863 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-03-26
FDA classified
2025-04-01
Posted by FDA
2025-04-09
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0308-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Duloxetine · FDA Drug Recalls