FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1163-2017

Product

Quillivant XR methylphenidate HCl, for extended-release oral suspension, 600 mg/120 mL total volume (When constituted with 105 mL of water, 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL) when reconstituted, Rx Only, Distributed by Nextwave Pharmaceuticals, Inc. A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017, Manufactured by Tris Pharma, Inc., Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852, NDC 24478-200-20.

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 03216048A, Exp. 05/18

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 E 42nd St, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
14,712 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-08-04
FDA classified
2017-09-15
Posted by FDA
2017-09-27
Terminated
2019-04-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1163-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.