FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-103-2013

Product

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 75 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1322-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

Affected lot / code info
Lot 1094098, exp. date 9/2012

Why it was recalled

Subpotent; 9-month stability interval

Recalling firm

Firm
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
604 W Thomas Ave, N/A, Shenandoah, Iowa 51601-1744

Distribution

Quantity
16,548/100-tablet bottles
Distribution pattern
Distribution was nationwide and to Puerto Rico. There was no foreign, military, or government distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-07-25
FDA classified
2012-12-21
Posted by FDA
2013-01-02
Terminated
2013-11-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-103-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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