FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1043-2014

Product

BuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablet (XL) 150mg, Rx only, a) 30 count bottle(NDC 0591-3331-30), b) 90 count bottle (NDC 0591-3331-19), c) 500 count bottle (NDC 0591-3331-05), Manufactactred By: Watson Laboratories, Inc. Corona, CA 92880

Brand name
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Generic name
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDC
0591-3331
FDA application
ANDA077715
Affected lot / code info
Lots: 524099M, 524100A, 521687A

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Failed stability testing for dissolution test at 18 months.

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Inc
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
139,944 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-11-15
FDA classified
2014-01-29
Posted by FDA
2014-02-05
Terminated
2015-06-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1043-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.