FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0474-2017

Product

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride extended release capsules, 37.5 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 2400 Route 130 North, Dayton, NJ 08810 Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited Hyderabad-500 072 India, NDC 65862-527-30

Brand name
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
65862-527, 65862-528, 65862-697
FDA application
ANDA200834
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: VI3716010-A, Exp. 04/2018

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Some bottles contain punctured, and/or clumped/melted capsules.

Recalling firm

Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
666 Plainsboro Rd Ste 210, N/A, Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536-3004

Distribution

Quantity
47,040 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-12-22
FDA classified
2017-02-13
Posted by FDA
2017-02-22
Terminated
2019-03-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0474-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.