FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0310-2025

Product

Venlafaxine Tablets, USP, 75 mg, 100 Tablets, Rx only, Mfg. by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Dist. by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-021-01.

Brand name
Venlafaxine
Generic name
Venlafaxine
Active ingredient
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
68382-018, 68382-019, 68382-020, 68382-021, 68382-101
FDA application
ANDA077653
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: M314265, Exp.: 31 October 2025.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Product complaint received for the presence of foreign material embedded resembling a metal shaving in one tablet.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
13,128 100-Count Bottles
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-03-21
FDA classified
2025-04-04
Posted by FDA
2025-04-16
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0310-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.