FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1183-2014

Product

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, Rx Only, 30 Capsules per Bottle, Manufactured in Israel by: Teva Pharmaceutical IND, LTD, Jerusalem, Israel, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA, 18960, NDC 0093-7543-56

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 49D001, Exp. 4/2015; 49D002, Exp. 6/2015; 49D003, Exp. 7/2015; 49D004, 49D005, 49D006, Exp. 9/2015; 49D007, Exp. 10/2015

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Duloxetine DR Capsules USP, 20 mg, 30 mg & 60 mg due to a customer complaint trend regarding capsule breakage.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
425 Privet Rd, N/A, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044-1220

Distribution

Quantity
598,033 Bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide, Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Virgin Islands.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-03-04
FDA classified
2014-04-01
Posted by FDA
2014-04-09
Terminated
2014-11-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1183-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.