FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1294-2019

Product

Amitiza (lubiprostone) capsules, 8 mcg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sucampo Pharma Americas, LLC, NDC 64764-080-60

Brand name
Amitiza
Generic name
Lubiprostone
Active ingredient
Lubiprostone
Route
Oral
NDCs
64764-080, 64764-240
FDA application
NDA021908
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 3229691-61, Exp 01/2022

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label mix-up. Amitiza 8 mcg capsules are being recalled because 24 mcg capsules were found in a 8 mcg trade 60 ct. bottle. Amitiza 24 mcg capsules are being recalled because a sealed 60 ct. bottle contained only 8 mcg capsules, this incident is being considered as a labeling mix-up issue.

Recalling firm

Firm
MALLINCKRODT PHARMACEUTICALS
Manufacturer
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1425 Us Highway 206, N/A, Bedminster, New Jersey 07921-2653

Distribution

Quantity
89,808 bottles
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-05-13
FDA classified
2019-05-23
Posted by FDA
2019-05-29
Terminated
2023-07-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1294-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.