FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0520-2017

Product

GlipiZIDE Extended-release tablets, 2.5 mg, 30-count carton (NDC 68084-295-21), Individual dose (NDC 68084-395-11), Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed by American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, NDC 68084-295-21

Affected lot / code info
Lot #160133, 160549 Exp. 08/17 Lot #162006; Exp. 09/17 Lot #163348A, 163348B; Exp. 10/17

Why it was recalled

Failed dissolution specifications: Glipizide 2.5 mg ER Tablets exceeded dissolution specification rates for the 10 hour testing point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Amerisource Health Services
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2550 John Glenn Ave Ste A, N/A, Columbus, Ohio 43217-1188

Distribution

Quantity
19,393 cartons (581,790 extended release tablets)
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-02-03
FDA classified
2017-03-14
Posted by FDA
2017-03-22
Terminated
2018-03-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0520-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.