FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1029-2020

Product

Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 10mEq (750mg), 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Strides Shasun Limited Bengaluru - 562106, India, Distributed by: Strides Pharma Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 64380-861-08

Brand name
Potassium Chloride
Generic name
Potassium Chloride
Active ingredient
Potassium Chloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
64380-860, 64380-861
FDA application
ANDA210733
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 7238958A, 7238257A, Exp 7/31/2021; 7239404A, Exp 9/30/2021

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsules Specifications: Oversized tablets were found in one lot of Potassium Chloride Tablets 750 mg.

Recalling firm

Firm
Strides Pharma Science Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Krs Gardens, No.36/7 Suragajakkanahalli, Indlawadi Cross, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore, N/A, India

Distribution

Quantity
2576 bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-02-17
FDA classified
2020-03-13
Posted by FDA
2020-03-25
Terminated
2021-02-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1029-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.