FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0476-2017

Product

Glipizide extended-release tablets, 2.5mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc Cincinnati OH 45237 USA, NDC 0591-0900-30, UPC 3-0591090030-4

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 3134201, 3134202, Exp. 06/30/17; 3134319, Exp. 05/31/17; 3135246, Exp. 07/31/17; 3135247, 3136781, Exp. 08/31/17; 3136782, Exp. 09/30/17; 3136903, 3136904, Exp.10/31/17; 3138250, Exp. 07/31/17; 3138968, Exp. 08/31/17; 3140000, Exp. 09/30/17

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications. Above out of specification for dissolution rate observed at the 10 hour testing point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
499320 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-01-30
FDA classified
2017-02-15
Posted by FDA
2017-02-22
Terminated
2018-03-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0476-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.