FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0981-2017

Product

Mefenamic Acid, 250mg capsules, packaged in 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Prasco Laboratories Mason, OH 45040 USA, Manufactured by: Halo Pharmaceutical Inc. Whippany, NJ 07981, NDC 66993-070-30

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 5H66200103G, Exp. June 2018.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low dissolution results were obtained during stability testing

Recalling firm

Firm
Shionogi Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
5770 Shiloh Rd, N/A, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8408

Distribution

Quantity
6304 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-05-24
FDA classified
2017-07-14
Posted by FDA
2017-07-26
Terminated
2018-02-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0981-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.