FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0439-2017

Product

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, USP, 0.021% (0.63 mg / 3 mL), 3mL Vials, Rx only, Mfd. for Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA, Mfd. by Cipla Ltd. Verna, Goa India, NDC 0591-3467-53

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: GA51265, Ex[p. Jan-2017, GA51454, GA51553, GA51583, Exp. Feb-2017, GA51598, GA51724, GA51725, GA51749, Exp. Mar-2017

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product is out of specification for a known degradant.

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
164,844 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-01-12
FDA classified
2017-01-24
Posted by FDA
2017-02-01
Terminated
2018-03-05
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0439-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.