FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0337-2015

Product

Gabapentin Capsules, USP, 300 mg, Rx Only, 100 capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Actavis Pharma Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., Plot No 101, 102, 107, & 108, SIDCO Pharmaceutical Complex, Alathurt, Kanchipuram Dist-603 110, Tamlinadu, India, Distributed by: Actavis Elizabeth LLC, 700 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07207 USA, NDC 45963-556-11

Brand name
Gaba 300-ezs
Generic name
Gabapentin
NDC
59088-725
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: G01960A1, Exp 09/2015, G01967A1, Exp 10/2015

Why it was recalled

Failed Capsule/Tablet Specifications: Actavis has received several complaint for clumping and breaking of capsules with some bottles showing popped out bottle bottom (round bottom) and creased labels from one distribution center.

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Elizabeth LLC
Manufacturer
PureTek Corporation
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
200 Elmora Ave, N/A, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202-1106

Distribution

Quantity
24,240 Bottles
Distribution pattern
Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-12-15
FDA classified
2015-01-08
Posted by FDA
2015-01-14
Terminated
2015-11-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0337-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.