FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0449-2021

Product

Belbuca (buprenorphine hydrochloride) buccal film 600 mcg 60 pouches containing 1 buccal film each Rx only NDC 59385-025-60 Manufactured for: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. Raleigh, NC 27612 USA

Brand name
Belbuca
Generic name
Buprenorphine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Buprenorphine Hydrochloride
Route
Buccal
NDCs
59385-021, 59385-022, 59385-023, 59385-024, 59385-025, 59385-026, 59385-027
FDA application
NDA207932
Affected lot / code info
BL6002004

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
47 cartons
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-0449-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.