FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0559-2024

Product

Cefixime for Oral Suspension USP 200 mg/5 mL (50 mL Pack size), Powder for oral suspension, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore Maryland, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep, India NDC 68180-407-03

Brand name
Cefixime
Generic name
Cefixime
Active ingredient
Cefixime
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-405, 68180-407, 68180-416, 68180-423
FDA application
ANDA065129
Affected lot / code info
Lot F201519, Expiry: November 2024

Why it was recalled

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications

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
3,552 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-05-30
FDA classified
2024-06-18
Posted by FDA
2024-06-26
Terminated
2025-04-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0559-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Cefixime · FDA Drug Recalls