FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0836-2020

Product

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Extended-Release ablets USP (CII), 18 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 62037-725-01

Brand name
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Generic name
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
62037-725, 62037-734, 62037-726, 62037-727
FDA application
ANDA076772
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 1332796 A, Exp 11/2020

Why it was recalled

CGMP deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-01-27
FDA classified
2020-02-10
Posted by FDA
2020-02-19
Terminated
2020-11-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0836-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.