FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1135-2015

Product

Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets, USP, (valproic acid activity), 250 mg, 100 count (NDC 55111-533-01) and 500 count (NDC 55111-533-05) bottles, Rx Only, Mfd. By. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500 090 India

Brand name
Divalproex Sodium
Generic name
Divalproex Sodium
Active ingredient
Divalproex Sodium
Route
Oral
NDC
55111-533
FDA application
ANDA090161
Affected lot / code info
100 count bottle - Lot #C307859, exp 09/2015; 500 count bottle - Lot #C307859 and Lot# C307812, exp 09/2015

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications; exceeded specification at the 9 hour time point

Recalling firm

Firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
107 College Rd E, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6623

Distribution

Quantity
100 count 7479; 500 count - 2544
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-05-22
FDA classified
2015-06-12
Posted by FDA
2015-06-24
Terminated
2017-04-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1135-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.