FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0474-2018

Product

Amitriptyline HCl USP for prescription compounding , packaged in a) 25 g (NDC 58597-8003-4); b) 100 g (NDC 58597-8003-6); c) 500 g (NDC 58597-8003-7), d) 1000 g (NDC 58597-8003-8), RX only, packed by American Pharmaceutical Ingredients, 6650 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) 031915-1, Exp. 12/31/2019; b) 031915-2, Exp. 12/31/2019; c) 031915-2, Exp. 12/31/2019; d) 031915-1, Exp. 12/31/2019.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Lack of stability data and controls to support the manufacturers assigned retest or expiration date in firm's container/closure system.

Recalling firm

Firm
American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
6650 Highland Rd Ste 302, N/A, Waterford, Michigan 48327-1665

Distribution

Quantity
15000 g
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-02-09
FDA classified
2018-02-22
Posted by FDA
2018-02-28
Terminated
2019-12-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0474-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.