FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0324-2021

Product

Guanfacine Extended-Release Tablets 2 mg,100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, Florida 33326, NDC 60505-3928-1, UPC 3 60505 39281 0

Brand name
Guanfacine Extended-release
Generic name
Guanfacine
Active ingredient
Guanfacine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
60505-3927, 60505-3928, 60505-3929, 60505-3930
FDA application
ANDA205430
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: RX1662, RX1663, RX1664 Exp. 11/2022

Why it was recalled

Cross Contamination with Other Product: Product is being recalled due to Trace Amounts of Quetiapine Fumarate

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Corp.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2400 N Commerce Pkwy Ste 400, N/A, Weston, Florida 33326-3253

Distribution

Quantity
55620 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-03-31
FDA classified
2021-04-06
Posted by FDA
2021-04-14
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0324-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.