FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1185-2018

Product

Pramipexole dihydrochloride extended release tablets, 0.75 mg, packaged in 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDC 10370-252-11

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 29906202, Exp 12/18; 29993102, Exp 2/19; 30366102, 30373103, Exp 4/19; 31940601, Exp 3/20.

Why it was recalled

Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Finished product contain a known product impurity about current specification levels.

Recalling firm

Firm
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Ram Ridge Rd, N/A, Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977-6714

Distribution

Quantity
16,207 (bottles of 30 tablets)
Distribution pattern
United States nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-09-06
FDA classified
2018-09-10
Posted by FDA
2018-09-19
Terminated
2019-12-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1185-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.