FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1060-2014

Product

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75mg/0.2mg, Rx only, Manufactured by Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-0398-60 (60 count bottles)

Brand name
Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol
Generic name
Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol
Active ingredients
Diclofenac Sodium, Misoprostol
Route
Oral
NDCs
0591-0397, 0591-0398
FDA application
ANDA201089
Affected lot / code info
Lot 668271A, Exp 11/14 and Lot 684119A Exp 01/2015

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Broken tablets

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
6,540 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-03-22
FDA classified
2014-02-03
Posted by FDA
2014-02-12
Terminated
2015-02-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1060-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.