FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0974-2017

Product

Paroxetine Extended-Release Tablets USP, 12.5 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 454 775, India, NDC: 68180-647-06

Brand name
Paroxetine
Generic name
Paroxetine
Active ingredient
Paroxetine Hydrochloride Hemihydrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-645, 68180-647, 68180-646
FDA application
ANDA204134
Affected lot / code info
Lots: H605712, H605711, H605710, EXP November 2018; H702255, H702202 EXP March 2019

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: out of specification observed in dissolution testing at 3 month long term stability study.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
111 S Calvert St Fl 21ST, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
12480 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-06-22
FDA classified
2017-07-12
Posted by FDA
2017-07-19
Terminated
2019-01-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0974-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.