FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1272-2020

Product

Gabapentin Tablets USP, 600 mg, Rx Only, 500-count bottle, Manufactured for: Exelan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA 30046, Manufactured by: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Hauppauge, NY 11788, NDC 76282-405-05.

Brand name
Gabapentin
Generic name
Gabapentin
Active ingredient
Gabapentin
Route
Oral
NDCs
76282-405, 76282-406
FDA application
ANDA202764
Affected lot / code info
Lot # NB900413, Exp. 12/2020

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; failure of Impurity A test at the 12-month long-term stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7 Oser Ave, N/A, Hauppauge, New York 11788-3811

Distribution

Quantity
2,202 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the U.S.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-05-14
FDA classified
2020-05-21
Posted by FDA
2020-05-27
Terminated
2020-08-31
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1272-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Gabapentin · FDA Drug Recalls