FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1041-2018

Product

Diazepam Rectal Gel, 2.5 mg, TWIN PACK that Contains two pre-filled, unit-dose, rectal delivery systems with lubricating jelly and instructions for use per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807; Manufactured by: DPT Laboratories, Ltd., San Antonio, TX 78215; NDC 68682-650-20.

Brand name
Diazepam
Generic name
Diazepam
Active ingredient
Diazepam
Route
Rectal
NDCs
68682-650, 68682-652, 68682-655
FDA application
NDA020648
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: NBBN, Exp 02/22

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Product distributed without a lot number or expiration date on the outer carton.

Recalling firm

Firm
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
Manufacturer
Oceanside Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Somerset Corporate Blvd, N/A, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2867

Distribution

Quantity
306 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-07-10
FDA classified
2018-08-03
Posted by FDA
2018-08-15
Terminated
2019-02-05
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1041-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.