FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1405-2015

Product

ALLOPURINOL TABLETS, USP, 300 mg, 500 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811 --- NDC 0603-2116-28

Brand name
Allopurinol
Generic name
Allopurinol
Active ingredient
Allopurinol
Route
Oral
NDCs
0603-2115, 0603-2116
FDA application
ANDA075798
Affected lot / code info
CP0761501, Exp. 12/16

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications; report of oversized and discolored tablets

Recalling firm

Firm
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturer
Par Health USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
120 Vintage Dr NE, N/A, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-8216

Distribution

Quantity
21552 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and PR

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-07-20
FDA classified
2015-09-01
Posted by FDA
2015-09-09
Terminated
2016-03-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1405-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.