FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1409-2012

Product

Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets USP 50 mg, 1000 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured in india By: Emcure Pharmaceuticals LTD. Hinjwadi, Pune, India, Manufactured for TEVA Phamaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-0733-10

Affected lot / code info
Lot #TE1Y261, Exp, 12/2013

Why it was recalled

Tablet Thickness: Potential for some tablets not conforming to weight specifications (under and over weight)

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
650 Cathill Rd, N/A, Sellersville, Pennsylvania 18960-1512

Distribution

Quantity
2,268 bottles
Distribution pattern
Ohio

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-05-16
FDA classified
2012-07-05
Posted by FDA
2012-07-11
Terminated
2013-03-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1409-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.