FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-057-2013

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE and ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS, USP, 10 mg/500 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC 0603-3888-21

Affected lot / code info
Lot number: C1440512A, Exp 12/13

Why it was recalled

Superpotent (Multiple Ingredient) Drug: Confirmed customer complaints of oversized tablets resulting in superpotent assays of both the hydrocodone and acetaminophen components.

Recalling firm

Firm
Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
120 Vintage Dr NE, N/A, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-8216

Distribution

Quantity
14,445 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-09-10
FDA classified
2012-11-16
Posted by FDA
2012-11-28
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-057-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.