FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0721-2016

Product

Paricalcitol Capsules, 4 mcg, 30 capsules per bottle, Rx Only, Mfd by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally, India, NDC 55111-665-30

Brand name
Paricalcitol
Generic name
Paricalcitol
Active ingredient
Paricalcitol
Route
Oral
NDCs
55111-663, 55111-664, 55111-665
FDA application
ANDA091412
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: C404440, Exp 04/2016; C404946, Exp 05/2016; C505704, Exp 07/2017

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Product recalled due to reports of breakage and leakage of Paricalcitol capsules.

Recalling firm

Firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
107 College Rd E, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6623

Distribution

Quantity
11,123 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-11-04
FDA classified
2016-02-18
Posted by FDA
2016-02-24
Terminated
2017-06-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0721-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Paricalcitol · FDA Drug Recalls