FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1453-2019

Product

MethylPREDNISolone Tablets, USP 8 mg, 25 tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India NDC 68382-917-11

Brand name
Methylprednisolone
Generic name
Methylprednisolone
Active ingredient
Methylprednisolone
Route
Oral
NDCs
68382-916, 68382-917, 68382-918, 68382-919
FDA application
ANDA206751
Affected lot / code info
Lots: M713224, M713225, M713226, EXP Nov-19; M814746 EXP Sep-20; M816148 EXP Oct-20; M901600, M901601 EXP Feb-21

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Cross Contamination with other products due to CGMP cleaning failure.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
40872 25-count bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-05-06
FDA classified
2019-07-01
Posted by FDA
2019-06-26
Terminated
2021-09-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1453-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Methylprednisolone · FDA Drug Recalls