FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1207-2019

Product

Absorica (Isotretinoin) Capsules 30 mg USP, 30 capsules (3x10 Prescription Packs) Rx only, Manufactured by: Galephar Pharmaceutical Research Inc. Humacao, PR 00792, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, UPC 310631117313, NDC 10631-117-31 (carton) NDC10631-117-69 (prescription pack)

Brand name
Absorica Ld
Generic name
Isotretinoin
Active ingredient
Isotretinoin
Route
Oral
NDCs
10631-002, 10631-115, 10631-116, 10631-117, 10631-118, 10631-133, 10631-134, 10631-003, 10631-004, 10631-005 +2 more
FDA application
NDA211913
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 17F28AA, Exp 1/2020

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Isotretinoin content results were lower than the specification limit obtained during routing product monitoring.

Recalling firm

Firm
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
270 Prospect Plains Rd, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512-3605

Distribution

Quantity
47,520 prescription packs
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-12-07
FDA classified
2019-04-22
Posted by FDA
2018-12-26
Terminated
2019-06-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1207-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Absorica Ld · FDA Drug Recalls