FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0518-2020

Product

Valganciclovir Hydrochloride for Oral Solution, 50 mg/mL, 100 mL (3.4 fl. oz.) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Actavis Laboratories FL. Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0591-2579-20

Brand name
Valganciclovir Hydrochloride For Oral
Generic name
Valganciclovir Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Valganciclovir Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDC
0591-2579
FDA application
ANDA205220
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: CBFCN, CBHFG, Exp 05/2020

Why it was recalled

Presence of foreign substance: Brown/black particles found during stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1090 Horsham Rd, N/A, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454-1505

Distribution

Quantity
3,623 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to wholesalers/distributors throughout the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-11-04
FDA classified
2019-11-21
Posted by FDA
2019-11-27
Terminated
2020-11-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0518-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.