FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1170-2018

Product

Calcitriol Oral Solution, 1 mcg/mL, 15 mL bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA, NDC 63304-241-59

Brand name
Calcitriol
Generic name
Calcitriol
Active ingredient
Calcitriol
Route
Oral
NDCs
63304-239, 63304-240, 63304-241
FDA application
NDA018044
Affected lot / code info
RV1602RB, Exp 07/2019; RV1604RB, Exp 9/2019; RV1605RB, Exp 10/2019

Why it was recalled

Subpotency: lower than expected potency result was obtained at the 18 month stability time point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Validus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
119 Cherry Hill Rd Ste 310, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1126

Distribution

Quantity
7864 bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S. nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-06-15
FDA classified
2018-09-05
Posted by FDA
2018-09-05
Terminated
2021-01-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1170-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.