FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0585-2018

Product

Lynparza (olaparib) capsules 50 mg, 112 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Wilmington, DE 19850 by: Patheon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Cincinnati OH 45237 Product of Switzerland NDC 0310-0657-58

Affected lot / code info
HN0406 02/2018 JH0341 03/2018 JH0342 03/2018 JH0147 03/2018 JC0391 04/2018 JK0147 04/2018 JL0184 04/2018 JC0402 05/2018

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; elevated levels of quality attribute Form L (polymorph).

Recalling firm

Firm
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1800 Concord Pike, N/A, Wilmington, Delaware 19897-0001

Distribution

Quantity
18056 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-02-23
FDA classified
2018-03-09
Posted by FDA
2018-03-14
Terminated
2019-02-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0585-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.