FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1288-2020

Product

Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets, USP, 100 mg, packaged in a) 3x10 unit dose cartons (NDC 0904-0430-04) and b) 5 x 10 unit dose carton (NDC 0904-0430-06), Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152.

Brand name
Doxycycline Hyclate
Generic name
Doxycycline Hyclate
Active ingredient
Doxycycline Hyclate
Route
Oral
NDC
0904-0430
FDA application
ANDA065095
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) R00828D, Exp. date 08/2020, b) R00732D, Exp. date 05/2020; R00783D, Exp. date 06/2020; R00827D, Exp. date 08/2020

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
The Harvard Drug Group
Manufacturer
Major Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
17177 N Laurel Park Dr Ste 233, N/A, Livonia, Michigan 48152-3951

Distribution

Quantity
16,443 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-05-22
FDA classified
2020-06-04
Posted by FDA
2020-06-10
Terminated
2022-10-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1288-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.