FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1093-2014

Product

Teva Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100- count bottle,Rx only, Distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA. NDC 0555-0324-02

Brand name
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Generic name
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Active ingredient
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Route
Oral
NDCs
0555-0302, 0555-0323, 0555-0324
FDA application
ANDA088487
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 34017426A, Exp. 10/16.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules, USP, 100 mg were manufactured using an unapproved material: API was incorrectly released for use in manufacturing.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
2494 capsules
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-1093-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.