FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1185-2014

Product

Tivicay (dolutegravir) Tablets 50 mg, 30 Tablet Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured for: ViiV Health, TRP, NC 27709; by: GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Made in Japan. NDC 49702-228-13

Brand name
Tivicay
Generic name
Dolutegravir Sodium
Active ingredient
Dolutegravir Sodium
Route
Oral
NDCs
49702-226, 49702-255, 49702-227, 49702-228
FDA application
NDA204790
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 3ZP2210 Sub-lot A, Expiry: 10/15

Why it was recalled

Cross Contamination with Other Products: Product contains Promacta (eltrombopag).

Recalling firm

Firm
Viiv Healthcare Company
Manufacturer
ViiV Healthcare Company
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
5 Moore Dr, N/A, Durham, North Carolina 27709-0143

Distribution

Quantity
1,056 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide including Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-02-11
FDA classified
2014-04-01
Posted by FDA
2014-04-09
Terminated
2014-08-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1185-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.