FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0816-2016

Product

Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets, 5 mg, 100 ct. bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Actavis Elizabeth LLC, Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. Distributed by: Actavis, Inc., 80 Columbia Road, Bldg B, Morristown, NJ 07960. NDC: 45963-743-11.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 5245M141, Expiry: 6/16; Lot #: 0953C151, Expiry date: 8/16Lot #: 1728D151, Expiry: 9/16; Lot #: 3205G152, Expiry: 3/17.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for impurities.

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Elizabeth LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
200 Elmora Ave, N/A, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202-1106

Distribution

Quantity
38,507 Bottles
Distribution pattern
US: Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-02-16
FDA classified
2016-04-07
Posted by FDA
2016-04-13
Terminated
2017-09-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0816-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.