FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1289-2020

Product

Lamotrigine Tablets, USP, 150 mg, Rx Only, a) 60 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-60, b) 500 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-50, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478.

Brand name
Lamotrigine
Generic name
Lamotrigine
Active ingredient
Lamotrigine
Route
Oral
NDCs
42291-366, 42291-367, 42291-368, 42291-369
FDA application
ANDA079132
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) 25634, b) 25633; Exp. 09/30/2021

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance consistent with granules from desiccant packs used during storage

Recalling firm

Firm
AVKARE Inc.
Manufacturer
AvKARE
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
615 N 1st St, N/A, Pulaski, Tennessee 38478-2403

Distribution

Quantity
4124 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the U.S.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-05-28
FDA classified
2020-06-04
Posted by FDA
2020-06-10
Terminated
2021-10-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1289-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Lamotrigine · FDA Drug Recalls