FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0368-2024

Product

Febuxostat Tablets 40mg, RX Only, 30 Tablets per bottle, NorthStarx, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141 , Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191, (U.T. of D & NH), India, NDC 16714-059-01.

Brand name
Febuxostat
Generic name
Febuxostat
Active ingredient
Febuxostat
Route
Oral
NDCs
16714-059, 16714-060
FDA application
ANDA205467
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: DNE0865A, DNE0866A, Exp 06/30/2025

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.

Recalling firm

Firm
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Manufacturer
NorthStar RxLLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2 Independence Way, N/A, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6620

Distribution

Quantity
47,520 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-03-04
FDA classified
2024-03-08
Posted by FDA
2024-03-20
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0368-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.