FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0662-2016

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

ACETAMINOPHEN EXTRA-STRENGTH PAIN RELIEVER tablets, 500 mg, 100-count bottle, Distributed by Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, ILL 60060, NDC 53329-641-30.

Affected lot / code info
lot # 45810; Exp. 05/18

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength- Bottles containing 500 mg acetaminophen tablets mislabeled to contain 325 mg tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Medline Industries Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Medline Pl, Mundelein, Illinois 60060-4485

Distribution

Quantity
7,372 HDPE Bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-09-25
FDA classified
2016-02-12
Posted by FDA
2016-02-24
Terminated
2016-06-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0662-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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