FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0450-2022

Product

Pioglitazone Tablets USP, 45 mg, 500 count bottles, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., East Windsor, NJ -- NDC 57237-221-05

Brand name
Pioglitazone
Generic name
Pioglitazone
Active ingredient
Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
57237-219, 57237-220, 57237-221
FDA application
ANDA200268
Affected lot / code info
Batch # PF4520028B & PF4520028A, Exp. Date 11/2022

Why it was recalled

Superpotent and Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications

Recalling firm

Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Manufacturer
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
279 Princeton Hightstown Rd, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520-1401

Distribution

Quantity
792 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-12-29
FDA classified
2022-01-24
Posted by FDA
2022-02-02
Terminated
2023-12-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0450-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.