FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0686-2018

Product

Ibuprofen Tablets, USP, 200 mg, a) 50 tablet (NDC 53943-291-15), b) 100 tablet (NDC 53943-291-12), c) 500 tablet (NDC 53943-291-14), Brown, Distributed by Drug Mart, Food Fair, Medina, Ohio 44256

Brand name
Ibuprofen
Generic name
Ibuprofen
Active ingredient
Ibuprofen
Route
Oral
NDC
53943-291
FDA application
ANDA075010
Affected lot / code info
a) D167C, exp 2/18, E135C, exp 3/18; b) D172C, exp 2/18; c) D167C, exp 2/18, E135C, exp 3/18

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Various strengths of ibuprofen tablets/caplets are being recalled due to complaints of odor related to CGMP deficiencies.

Recalling firm

Firm
Time-Cap Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer
Discount Drug Mart
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7 Michael Ave, N/A, Farmingdale, New York 11735-3921

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-01-11
FDA classified
2018-04-22
Posted by FDA
2018-05-02
Terminated
2021-01-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0686-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.