FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0342-2021

Product

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, Generic for Keflex, USP, Powder for Oral Suspension, 250 mg/5mL, Pkg Size 100, Rx only, Repackaged by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mfg: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, NDC #: 68788-7529-1,

Brand name
Cephalexin
Generic name
Cephalexin
Active ingredient
Cephalexin
Route
Oral
NDC
68788-7529
FDA application
ANDA210221
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: B1121W, Exp.Date: 04/2022

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/degradation specifications: Repackager recall due to Out of Specification detected by manufacturer for Individual Unidentified Impurity found during related substance test analysis of Cephalexin

Recalling firm

Firm
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1250 N Lakeview Ave Ste O, N/A, Anaheim, California 92807-1801

Distribution

Quantity
Six bottles
Distribution pattern
recalled product was distributed to three physicians located CA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-04-12
FDA classified
2021-04-26
Posted by FDA
2021-05-05
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0342-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.