FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1291-2020

Product

Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 0.1 mg 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa 403 511, India Manufactured for : Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 29300-135-01

Brand name
Clonidine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Clonidine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Clonidine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
29300-136, 29300-468, 29300-137, 29300-135
FDA application
ANDA078895
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: GCLL19034, GCLL19035, GCLL19036, Exp. 4/30/2021; GCLL19044, Exp. 6/30/2021

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: potential migration of benzophenone at very low level into the product from container.

Recalling firm

Firm
UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
Manufacturer
Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Tower Center Blvd Ste 2200, N/A, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816-1145

Distribution

Quantity
190,992 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-05-26
FDA classified
2020-06-08
Posted by FDA
2020-06-17
Terminated
2021-01-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1291-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Clonidine Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls