FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0710-2018

Product

Aptensio XR (methylphenidate HCl extended-release) capsules 15 mg Rx Only 90-count bottle. Marketed by: Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Coventry, RI 02816. Manufactured by: Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC, Greenville, NC 27834. NDC 42858-402-45

Brand name
Aptensio Xr
Generic name
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
42858-401, 42858-402, 42858-403, 42858-404, 42858-405, 42858-406, 42858-407
FDA application
NDA205831
Affected lot / code info
Lot# AG8679B Exp. 01/2020

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specification: Low dissolution outside of specifications

Recalling firm

Firm
Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, L.P.
Manufacturer
Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
498 Washington St, N/A, Coventry, Rhode Island 02816-5467

Distribution

Quantity
2454 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-04-17
FDA classified
2018-05-03
Posted by FDA
2018-05-09
Terminated
2020-05-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0710-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Aptensio Xr · FDA Drug Recalls