FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1092-2014

Product

Teva Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 400 mg, 100- count bottle, Rx Only,Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Sellersville, PA., NDC 0555-0923-02.

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 34013698A, Exp. 01/16. Lot # 34013699A, Exp. 01/16. Lot # 34013700A, Exp. 01/16. Lot # 34013756A, Exp. 01/16.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 400 mg were manufactured using unapproved material: the incorrect gelatin excipient than specified in the product formulation.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
425 Privet Rd, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044-1220

Distribution

Quantity
10405 tablets
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-01-24
FDA classified
2014-02-28
Posted by FDA
2014-03-12
Terminated
2014-10-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1092-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.