FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1288-2015

Product

Absorica (isotretinoin) Capsules, 25 mg, Packaged in 3 x 10 Count Blister Cards/Box, Rx Only. Manufactured for: RANBAXY LABORATORIES, INC Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA. NDC: 10631-133-31.

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 #:14H04AA, Expiry: 02/28/2017.

Why it was recalled

Incorrect/Undeclared Excipients: Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 in the capsule shell.

Recalling firm

Firm
Ranbaxy Inc.
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
600 College Rd E Ste 2100, N/A, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6636

Distribution

Quantity
9,229 Boxes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-06-26
FDA classified
2015-08-06
Posted by FDA
2015-08-12
Terminated
2016-04-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1288-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.