FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0637-2020

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

Mirtazapine Tablets, USP, 7.5 mg, 500-count tablets, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810 NDC 13107-001-05

Brand name
Mirtazapine
Generic name
Mirtazapine
Active ingredient
Mirtazapine
Route
Oral
NDCs
13107-001, 13107-031, 13107-003, 13107-032
FDA application
ANDA076921
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 03119002A3, Exp 3/2022

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength; cases labelled Mirtazapine 15mg tablets, 500-count bottles, contain 500-count bottles of Mirtazapine 15mg tablets labelled as Mirtazapine 7.5 mg tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
Manufacturer
Aurolife Pharma LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
279 Princeton Hightstown Rd, N/A, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520-1401

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-11-20
FDA classified
2020-01-02
Posted by FDA
2019-12-18
Terminated
2024-02-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0637-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.