FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1345-2015

Product

buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-¿release Tablets USP (SR), 200 mg, Twice-A-Day, Rx Only, 60 count Bottle, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured By: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol Baroda Highway, Halol 389 350, Gujarat, India, NDC 47335-738-86

Brand name
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Generic name
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
47335-736, 47335-737, 47335-738
FDA application
ANDA078866
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: JKM4152A, JKM4737A, JKM5270A, Exp 08/2015

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specification: During analysis of the 18 month long term stability testing, it was noticed that the drug release results at the 4 hour time point are not meeting specifications.

Recalling firm

Firm
Sun Pharma Global Fze
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Office # 43 Block Y Saif Zone, Sharm, N/A, United Arab Emirates

Distribution

Quantity
35,235 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-07-17
FDA classified
2015-08-14
Posted by FDA
2015-08-26
Terminated
2016-03-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1345-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.