FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0518-2024

Product

Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 250 mg/5 mL, packaged in a 60 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep, 462 046 India, NDC 68180-723-04

Brand name
Cefdinir
Generic name
Cefdinir
Active ingredient
Cefdinir
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-722, 68180-723
FDA application
ANDA065259
Affected lot / code info
Lot #F305184, F305185, F305186, Exp 7/31/ 2025

Why it was recalled

Defective container: lack of seal integrity.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Harborplace Tower, 111 S Calvert St Fl 21st, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
51,006 bottles
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-05-08
FDA classified
2024-05-29
Posted by FDA
2024-06-05
Terminated
2025-04-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0518-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Cefdinir · FDA Drug Recalls