FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0648-2017

Product

Cotellic (cobimetinib) Tablets, 20 mg, 63 count bottle, Rx Only, Made in Switzerland. Distributed by Genentech USA, Inc., South Francisco, CA. 94080, NDC 50242-717-01,UPC 3 50242-717-01.

Brand name
Cotellic
Generic name
Cobimetinib
Active ingredient
Cobimetinib Fumarate
Route
Oral
NDC
50242-717
FDA application
NDA206192
Affected lot / code info
B1009MC, B1009M9, B1009MA; Exp. 02/18 B1009MT 02/19

Why it was recalled

Superpotent Drug: An oversized tablet was found in a bottle.

Recalling firm

Firm
Genentech Inc.
Manufacturer
Genentech, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Dna Way, N/A, South San Francisco, California 94080-4990

Distribution

Quantity
748 bottles
Distribution pattern
NJ and IL

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-03-13
FDA classified
2017-04-05
Posted by FDA
2017-04-12
Terminated
2017-05-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0648-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.