FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1186-2014

Product

Suprax, Cefixime for Oral Suspension USP 500 mg/5 ml, 10mL (when reconstituted), Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Manufactured by Lupin Limited Mumbai 400 058 India, NDC 27437-207-02.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: F300737 Exp. February 2015, F300743 Exp. February 2015

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product did not meet specification in total impurities at the 9-month stability station.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
111 S Calvert St Fl 21st, N/A, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
4,038 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-01-27
FDA classified
2014-04-02
Posted by FDA
2014-04-09
Terminated
2015-05-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1186-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.