FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1061-2014

Product

Valacyclovir Hydrochloride Tablets, 1 g, 30 count bottle, Rx only manufactured in Israel by Teva Pharmaceuticals Ind., LTD, Jerusalem, Israel, Manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA. NDC #0093-7259-56

Affected lot / code info
Lot W22042

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Potential of Pravastatin tablet fragments in bottles of Valacyclovir 1 gm Tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
650 Cathill Rd, Sellersville, Pennsylvania 18960-1512

Distribution

Quantity
7,020 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-11-08
FDA classified
2014-02-04
Posted by FDA
2014-02-12
Terminated
2014-08-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1061-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.