FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1320-2019

Product

Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 250mg/5mL, Powder for oral suspension, 60 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 20201, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mandideep 462 046 India. NDC 68180-723-20

Brand name
Cefdinir
Generic name
Cefdinir
Active ingredient
Cefdinir
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-722, 68180-723
FDA application
ANDA065259
Affected lot / code info
Lot # F802335, exp. date November 2020

Why it was recalled

Complaint received of metal piece identified in the product bottle prior to the reconstitution.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
111 S Calvert St Fl 21ST, N/A, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
18,408, 60 mL bottles
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-05-23
FDA classified
2019-05-30
Posted by FDA
2019-06-05
Terminated
2020-10-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1320-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.