FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0509-2016

Product

MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, 12.5 mg, Packaged in 1000 ct Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Par Pharmaceuticals Companies Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977. Packaged by: GSMS Incorporated, Carmarillo, CA 93012. NDC: 60429-204-10.

Affected lot / code info
Lot # GS007205 Expiry: Aug-17; Lot #:GS007344, Expiry: Aug-17; Lot #: GS008089, Expiry: Feb-18; Lot #: GS008842, Expiry: Feb-18; Lot #: GS009055, Expiry: Feb-18; Lot #: GS009131; Expiry: Feb-18.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for impurities.

Recalling firm

Firm
Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
5187 Camino Ruiz, N/A, Camarillo, California 93012-8601

Distribution

Quantity
1136 Bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-11-25
FDA classified
2015-12-04
Posted by FDA
2015-12-16
Terminated
2016-06-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0509-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.