FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0338-2015

Product

Gabapentin Capsules, USP, 100 mg, Rx Only, a) 100 capsules per bottle, NDC 45963-555-11, b) 500 Capsules per bottle, NDC 45963-555-50, 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.

Brand name
Gabapentin
Generic name
Gabapentin
Active ingredient
Gabapentin
Route
Oral
NDCs
45963-555, 45963-556, 45963-557
FDA application
ANDA075350
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: a) G01966A1, Exp 10/2015, b) G02004A1, Exp 03/2016

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
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
200 Elmora Ave, N/A, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202-1106

Distribution

Quantity
29,622 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-0338-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.