FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1082-2014

Product

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg/0.2 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-0398-60, UPC 3 05910 39860 6.

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# 605957A, Exp 09/14

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Split tablets were found in the 12-month stability samples.

Recalling firm

Firm
Watson Laboratories, Inc.-(Actavis) - Florida
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4955 Orange Dr, N/A, Davie, Florida 33314-3902

Distribution

Quantity
5987 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-12-20
FDA classified
2014-02-07
Posted by FDA
2014-02-19
Terminated
2014-09-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1082-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.