FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1430-2015

Product

Dexmethylphenidate HCl Extended-Release, Capsules, 10mg, Rx only, 100 Capsules. Manufactured by Alkermes Gainesville LLC Gainesville, GA 30504 for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: F0002, Exp 12/2016

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Product is being recalled due to out of specification (above specification) result obtained at 6-hour dissolution time point during the 12-month stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
25 Old Mill Rd, Suffern, New York 10901-4106

Distribution

Quantity
10,767 bottles
Distribution pattern
NJ - site for distributor

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-07-28
FDA classified
2015-09-14
Posted by FDA
2015-09-23
Terminated
2017-05-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1430-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.