FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1137-2017

Product

Paroxetine tablets USP, 30mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-099-06, UPC 3 6838209906 8

Brand name
Paroxetine
Generic name
Paroxetine
Active ingredient
Paroxetine Hydrochloride Hemihydrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
68382-001, 68382-097, 68382-098, 68382-099
FDA application
ANDA077584
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: Z701133, Exp 03/19

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign tablets/capsules: risperidone Tablets were found in bottle of paroxetine Tablets

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
44800 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-08-18
FDA classified
2017-09-11
Posted by FDA
2017-09-20
Terminated
2020-01-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1137-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.