FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0555-2021

Product

Chantix (varenicline) Tablets Continuing Month Box Contains: 4 Continuing Weeks (1 mg x 56 tablets) Rx only ; Rx only Distributed by Pfizer Labs Division of Pfizer, Inc., NY, NY ,10017NDC 0069-0469-56

Brand name
Chantix
Generic name
Varenicline Tartrate
Active ingredient
Varenicline Tartrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
0069-0468, 0069-0469, 0069-0471
FDA application
NDA021928
Affected lot / code info
EM1069

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cardinal Health Inc.
Manufacturer
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7000 Cardinal Pl, N/A, Dublin, Ohio 43017-1091

Distribution

Quantity
848 bottles
Distribution pattern
FL, GA, SC

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-03-15
FDA classified
2021-05-24
Posted by FDA
2021-06-02
Terminated
2024-06-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0555-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Chantix · FDA Drug Recalls