FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0321-2020

Product

Isotretinoin Capsules, USP 10 mg. Rx Only, 3 Prescription Blister Packs of 10- Capsules Each (30 Capsules)-. Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. NDC 69238-1174-3

Brand name
Isotretinoin
Generic name
Isotretinoin
Active ingredient
Isotretinoin
Route
Oral
NDCs
69238-1017, 69238-1174, 69238-1175, 69238-1176
FDA application
ANDA207792
Affected lot / code info
Batch Numbers: BL10917, BL11017, BL11117, Exp. date 11/2019

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Tretinoin levels slightly above specification limits.

Recalling firm

Firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
50 Horseblock Rd, N/A, Brookhaven, New York 11719-9509

Distribution

Quantity
2460 cartons/3 blister cards/10 capsules each
Distribution pattern
Recalled product was distributed to retailers and wholesalers who may have further distribute the product.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-10-16
FDA classified
2019-11-13
Posted by FDA
2019-11-20
Terminated
2020-11-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0321-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.