FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1190-2014

Product

QVAR¿ (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA), C4 INHALATION AEROSOL in Aluminum Cylinders, Mktd by: Teva Respiratory, LLC, Horsham, PA 19044 Mfd by: 3M Drug Delivery Systems, Northridge, CA 91324.

Affected lot / code info
lot 120088, exp.3/2014, NDC 59310-202-40, 40 mcg,8.7g / 120 metered inhalations, lot 120491, exp. 10/2014, NDC 59310-175-41,40 mcg,7.3g / 100 metered inhalations

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; for 17-BMP at the 9 and 18 month stability time point

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
257,832 cylinders
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-02-11
FDA classified
2014-04-03
Posted by FDA
2014-04-09
Terminated
2014-11-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1190-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.