FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0661-2020

Product

Dutasteride Capsules, 0.5 mg, 30 Capsules (6 X 5) Unit Dose per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-282-13.

Affected lot / code info
Lots: 25246, Exp. 02/2021; 24532, Exp. 10/2020; 23647, Exp. 06/2020

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out of specification results for related compounds.

Recalling firm

Firm
AVKARE Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
615 N 1st St, Pulaski, Tennessee 38478-2403

Distribution

Quantity
3,989 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-01-07
FDA classified
2020-01-13
Posted by FDA
2020-01-22
Terminated
2021-07-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0661-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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