FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1059-2016

Product

SECONAL SODIUM (secobarbital sodium) Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100 Ct. Bottles, Rx Only. Distributed by: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. NDC: 0187-4220-10.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 2555979, Expiry: 09/2016.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: Package insert is missing warning regarding anaphylaxis.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
958 Bottles
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-06-10
FDA classified
2016-06-30
Posted by FDA
2016-07-06
Terminated
2017-06-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1059-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.