FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1400-2012

Product

Loxapine Capsules USP, 10mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 Rx only. NDC # 0591-0370-01

Brand name
Loxapine
Generic name
Loxapine
Active ingredient
Loxapine Succinate
Route
Oral
NDCs
0591-0369, 0591-0370, 0591-0371, 0591-0372
FDA application
ANDA072204
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: 107886A, 107887A, 112874A, 144274A, 196483A, 201146A, 217265A, 260747B, 283308A, 313279A, 313279B, 327892A, 327893A, 327894A, 387239A, 387240A, 427259A, 427260A, 456251A.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: An outdated version of a patient outsert was used when packaged.

Recalling firm

Firm
Watson Laboratories Inc
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
311 Bonnie Cir, N/A, Corona, California 92880-2882

Distribution

Quantity
106,323 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-04-17
FDA classified
2012-06-29
Posted by FDA
2012-07-11
Terminated
2013-03-18
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1400-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.