FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1058-2014

Product

Glucotrol XL (glipizide) extended release tablets, 5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by Roerig, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY --- NDC 0049-1550-66

Affected lot / code info
Lot V120131

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specification; 8 hr stability timepoint

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
14,357 bottles
Distribution pattern
US nationwide (including PR)

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-11-04
FDA classified
2014-02-03
Posted by FDA
2014-02-12
Terminated
2015-06-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1058-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.