FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1037-2013

Product

EFFERVESCENT POTASSIUM/CHLORIDE TABLETS, 25 meq Potassium Chloride (1865 mg), POTASSIUM BICARBONATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EFFERVESCENT TABLETS FOR ORAL SOLUTION, USP, FRUIT PUNCH FLAVOR, Rx only, 30 count, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Huntsville, AL 35811, Manufactured by: Tower Laboratories Ltd., Centerbrook, CT 06409

Affected lot / code info
Lot Number 21230-2, Exp. DEC 2015

Why it was recalled

LABELING: Label Mix-up: 30 count Effervescent Potassium/Chloride Tablets, may be labeled as 30 count K Effervescent Tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
120 Vintage Dr NE, N/A, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-8216

Distribution

Quantity
1680 boxes
Distribution pattern
Natiowide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-08-08
FDA classified
2013-09-12
Posted by FDA
2013-09-18
Terminated
2014-04-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1037-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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