FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0829-2020

Product

Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 0.1mg, Rx Only, 100-count bottle, Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories Ltd. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne Bardez, Goa 403 511 India. Manufactured for: Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816. NDC 29300-135-01

Brand name
Clonidine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Clonidine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Clonidine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
29300-136, 29300-468, 29300-137, 29300-135
FDA application
ANDA078895
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: GCLL18108, GCLL18109, GCLL18110 - EXP 10/31/2020; GCLL19003 EXP 12/31/2020

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degredation Specifications: This recall is initiated as a precautionary measure due to potential migration of Benzophenone at very low level into product from container label.

Recalling firm

Firm
UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
Manufacturer
Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Tower Center Blvd Ste 2200, N/A, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816-1145

Distribution

Quantity
19161600 units
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-01-29
FDA classified
2020-02-06
Posted by FDA
2020-02-12
Terminated
2021-01-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0829-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.