FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0520-2016

Product

Norpace CR (disopyramide phosphate) extended-release capsules USP,150 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 0025-2742-31), and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0025-2742-51), Rx only, Distributed by G.D. Searle LLC, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017.

Brand name
Norpace Cr
Generic name
Disopyramide Phosphate
Active ingredient
Disopyramide Phosphate
Route
Oral
NDCs
0025-2732, 0025-2752, 0025-2762, 0025-2742
FDA application
NDA018655
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: C150065; C150064, Exp 6/16

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specification

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
a) 4005 bottles, b) 104 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-12-02
FDA classified
2015-12-10
Posted by FDA
2015-12-16
Terminated
2017-07-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0520-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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