FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0732-2016

Product

Capecitabine tablets USP 500 mg, Cytotoxic Agent, Rx Only, 120 tablets per bottle, Manufactured in Czech Republic by: Teva Czech Industries sro, Czech Republic, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-7474-89

Brand name
Capecitabine
Generic name
Capecitabine
Active ingredient
Capecitabine
Route
Oral
NDCs
0093-7473, 0093-7474
FDA application
ANDA091649
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 3A404012V, Exp. 4/2016

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: low test results at the 18 month time-point

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva North America
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
425 Privet Rd, N/A, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044-1220

Distribution

Quantity
1,895 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-12-21
FDA classified
2016-03-01
Posted by FDA
2016-03-09
Terminated
2017-01-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0732-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.