FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0609-2017

Product

Quillivant XR (methylphenidate HCl) for extended-release oral suspension, 900 mg/180 mL (25mg/5mL), Rx Only, Distributed by: NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc. A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, New York, NY 10017 Manufactured by: Tris Pharma, Inc., Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (NDC 24478-190-30).

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 03216025A, Exp.01/18.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Dissolution at 8 hour was out of specification at 12 month at 25 degree Celsius.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
100 North Route 206, Peapack, New Jersey 07977

Distribution

Quantity
9,666 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-03-07
FDA classified
2017-03-22
Posted by FDA
2017-03-29
Terminated
2019-05-31
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0609-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.