FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0630-2020

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

Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100mg/mL, 473 mL (16 fl. oz.) Bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lannett Company, Inc. Philadelphia, PA 19136, NDC 54838-0548-80

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 2190A, 2191A, Exp. Date 07/2021

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-sterile Products: Out-of-specification results obtained for Total Aerobic Microbial Count.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lannett Company, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
9000 State Rd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19136-1615

Distribution

Quantity
16,668 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-12-06
FDA classified
2019-12-27
Posted by FDA
2019-12-25
Terminated
2020-07-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0630-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.