FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0350-2024

Product

Mesalamine Extended-Release Capsules, USP 500mg, Rx Only, 120 Capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Mohali, INDIA, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 63304-089-13.

Brand name
Mesalamine
Generic name
Mesalamine
Active ingredient
Mesalamine
Route
Oral
NDC
63304-089
FDA application
ANDA214585
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: MHD0606A, MHD0612A, Exp. 04/30/2024; MHD0613A, MHD0652A, MHD0657A, MHD0672A, MHD0673A, Exp. 05/31/2024; MHD0767A, MHD0768A, MHD0769A, MHD0785A, MHD0799A, MHD0800A, MHD0801A, Exp. 06/30/2024; MHD0827A, MHD0828A, MHD0875A, MHD0876A, MHD0898A, MHD0901A, Exp. 07/31/2024; MHD1081A, MHD1082A, MHD1087A Exp. 09/30/2024.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification for dissolution.

Recalling firm

Firm
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2 Independence Way, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6620

Distribution

Quantity
54,960 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the U.S.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-02-05
FDA classified
2024-02-23
Posted by FDA
2024-03-06
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0350-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.