FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0325-2015

Product

Benzonatate Capsules, USP, 100 mg, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, In, Pennington, NJ USA 08534; 100-bottle capsules - NDC 68382-247-01 500-bottle capsules - NDC 68382-247-05

Brand name
Benzonatate
Generic name
Benzonatate
Active ingredient
Benzonatate
Route
Oral
NDCs
68382-091, 68382-247
FDA application
ANDA040597
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: MP2625, MP2626, MP2627 Exp 2/16; MP4875, MP4876, MP4877, MP4878 Exp 4/16; MP6482, MP6483, MP6484, MP6493, MP6494 Exp 6/16

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Recall due to wet and/or leaking capsules.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
19,536 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-12-23
FDA classified
2014-12-23
Posted by FDA
2014-12-31
Terminated
2017-09-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0325-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.