FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0439-2024

Product

Isotretinoin Capsules, USP 40mg, 30-count 3x10 blister packs per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054. Blister Pack NDC 0591-2436-45, Carton NDC 0591-2436-15

Brand name
Isotretinoin
Generic name
Isotretinoin
Active ingredient
Isotretinoin
Route
Oral
NDCs
0591-2433, 0591-2434, 0591-2451, 0591-2435, 0591-2501, 0591-2436
FDA application
ANDA205063
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 100044259, Exp 06/30/2025.

Why it was recalled

Superpotent Drug: The 3-month stability result for assay was found to be above specification limit

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy Bldg A, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
5,304 3x10-cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-03-28
FDA classified
2024-04-08
Posted by FDA
2024-04-17
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0439-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.