FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0649-2017

Product

RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500-900 India, NDC 55111-352-60

Brand name
Rivastigmine Tartrate
Generic name
Rivastigmine Tartrate
Active ingredient
Rivastigmine Tartrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
55111-352, 55111-353, 55111-354, 55111-355
FDA application
ANDA077130
Affected lot / code info
Lot #C607323, Exp 10/18

Why it was recalled

Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine.

Recalling firm

Firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
107 College Rd E, N/A, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6623

Distribution

Quantity
1,728 bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S. nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-03-06
FDA classified
2017-04-06
Posted by FDA
2017-04-12
Terminated
2017-12-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0649-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.