FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0421-2021

Product

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals Capsules 25 mg 100 Capsules Rx Only NDC 47781-306-01 Manufactured by: Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Norwich, NY 13815 Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 U.S.A.

Brand name
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals
Generic name
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals
Active ingredient
Nitrofurantoin
Route
Oral
NDCs
47781-306, 47781-307, 47781-308
FDA application
NDA016620
Affected lot / code info
486942

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cardinal Health Inc.
Manufacturer
Alvogen Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7000 Cardinal Pl, N/A, Dublin, Ohio 43017-1091

Distribution

Quantity
15 bottles
Distribution pattern
FL, GA, SC

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-03-15
FDA classified
2021-05-24
Posted by FDA
2021-06-02
Terminated
2024-06-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0421-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals · FDA Drug Recalls