FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0699-2021

Product

Chantix (varenicline) tablets, 0.5mg*, 56 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland. NDC 0069-0468-56

Brand name
Chantix
Generic name
Varenicline Tartrate
Active ingredient
Varenicline Tartrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
0069-0468, 0069-0469, 0069-0471
FDA application
NDA021928
Affected lot / code info
Lots 00019213, Exp 31 Jan 2022 & EC6994, Exp May 31, 2023

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDA s acceptable interim acceptable intake limit

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
59,232 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-06-09
FDA classified
2021-07-30
Posted by FDA
2021-08-11
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0699-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.