FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1118-2017

Product

Phentermine Capsules, 15 mg, a) 7-count bottle (NDC 55289-791-07), b) 14-count bottle ( NDC 55289-791-14), c) 21-count bottle (NDC 55289-791-21), d) 30-count bottle (NDC 55289-791-30), e) 60-count bottle (NDC 55289-791-60), Packaged by PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated, Oklahoma City, OK. 73127 Mfg: KVK-Tech, Inc. Newtown, PA 18940

Brand name
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDC
55289-791
FDA application
ANDA040886
Affected lot / code info
Lots: a) H15E22, Exp. 8/31/17; J15E02, Exp. 10/31/17. b) J15A53, Exp. 10/31/17; D16C78, Exp.12/31/17; c)J15D54, Exp. 10/31/17; d)H15B60, Exp. 8/31/17; e) J15A49, Exp. 10/31/17; C16A14, Exp. 12/31/17.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out of specification results for individual unknown impurities at 30th month Room Temperature Retained Sample stabilities test .

Recalling firm

Firm
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
727 N Ann Arbor Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73127-5822

Distribution

Quantity
3440 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-08-11
FDA classified
2017-08-23
Posted by FDA
2017-08-30
Terminated
2020-01-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1118-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Phentermine Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls