FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1153-2014

Product

Alprazolam 1 mg Tablets, USP, 500 count Bottle, Rx Only , C IV, Manufactured by: Actavis Elizabeth LLC 200 Elmora Avenue Elizabeth, NJ 07207 USA, NDC 0228-2031-50

Brand name
Alprazolam
Generic name
Alprazolam
Active ingredient
Alprazolam
Route
Oral
NDCs
0228-2027, 0228-2029, 0228-2031, 0228-2039
FDA application
ANDA074342
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 1826E131, Exp 04/2015

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Complaints were received for significant tablet erosion for Alprazolam 1 mg.

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Elizabeth LLC
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
200 Elmora Ave, N/A, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202-1106

Distribution

Quantity
9447 Bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-02-10
FDA classified
2014-03-10
Posted by FDA
2014-03-19
Terminated
2014-08-25
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1153-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.