FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1381-2014

Product

Dr. Reddy's Metoprolol Succinate Extended Release Tablets, USP 25 mg. 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Batchupally - 500 090 India. NDC55111-466-01

Brand name
Metoprolol Succinate
Generic name
Metoprolol Succinate
Active ingredient
Metoprolol Succinate
Route
Oral
NDCs
55111-466, 55111-467
FDA application
ANDA090617
Affected lot / code info
Lot # C206578 Exp. 05/2014 Lot # C207415 Exp. 06/2014

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Failure of dissolution test observed at the 18 month time point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
107 College Rd E, N/A, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6623

Distribution

Quantity
13560 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-05-23
FDA classified
2014-06-12
Posted by FDA
2014-06-18
Terminated
2015-05-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1381-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.