FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0833-2016

Product

Zemplar (paricalcitol) capsules, 1 mcg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd for AbbVie Inc. North Chicago, IL 60064, NDC 0074-4317-30.

Brand name
Zemplar
Generic name
Paricalcitol
Active ingredient
Paricalcitol
Route
Oral
NDCs
0074-9036, 0074-4314, 0074-4317, 0074-9037
FDA application
NDA021606
Affected lot / code info
Lot #1055586, Exp.1/21/ 2018

Why it was recalled

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications

Recalling firm

Firm
AbbVie Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 N Waukegan Rd, N/A, North Chicago, Illinois 60064-1802

Distribution

Quantity
307 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-03-24
FDA classified
2016-04-21
Posted by FDA
2016-04-27
Terminated
2016-10-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0833-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.