FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1274-2020

Product

Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets USP, 100 mg, packaged in a) 50-count bottle (NDC 0143-2112-50), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 0143-2112-05), Rx only, Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724.

Brand name
Doxycycline Hyclate
Generic name
Doxycycline Hyclate
Active ingredient
Doxycycline Hyclate
Route
Oral
NDC
0143-2112
FDA application
ANDA065095
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) 71846B, Exp 6/2021; b) 71726A, Exp 6/2020; 71846B, 71853A, Exp 6/2021

Why it was recalled

Failed dissolution specification: The dissolution test at the 24 month time point (end of shelf life) yielded an out of specification result.

Recalling firm

Firm
West-Ward Columbus Inc
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1809 Wilson Rd, N/A, Columbus, Ohio 43228-9579

Distribution

Quantity
68,376 bottles
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-05-13
FDA classified
2020-05-26
Posted by FDA
2020-06-03
Terminated
2023-03-25
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1274-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Doxycycline Hyclate · FDA Drug Recalls