FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-107-2013

Product

Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) tablets, 150 mcg (0.15 mg), 90 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, NDC 0074-7069-90; ABBOTT LABORATORIES NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064 U.S.A.

Brand name
Synthroid
Generic name
Levothyroxine Sodium
Active ingredient
Levothyroxine Sodium
Route
Oral
NDCs
0074-3727, 0074-4341, 0074-4552, 0074-5182, 0074-6594, 0074-6624, 0074-9296, 0074-7068, 0074-7069, 0074-7070 +2 more
FDA application
NDA021402
Affected lot / code info
LOT # 18262A8 Exp. 09/13

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Error on Declared Strength. Product labeled to contain 150 mcg tablets actually contained 75 mcg tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Abbott Laboratories
Manufacturer
AbbVie Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
100 Abbott Park Rd, N/A, Abbott Park, Illinois 60064-3502

Distribution

Quantity
28, 524 bottles
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-12-04
FDA classified
2012-12-28
Posted by FDA
2013-01-09
Terminated
2015-07-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-107-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.