FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1457-2016

Product

Glipizide 2.5 mg Extended-release tablets, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc Cincinnati, OH 45237, NDC 00591-0900-30

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 3132593, 3132594, 3134420, 3134421,3134422, Exp. 02/17

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Glipizide 2.5 mg ER Tablets exceeded dissolution specification rates for the 10 hour testing point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
167,152 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-06-30
FDA classified
2016-08-15
Posted by FDA
2016-08-24
Terminated
2017-07-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1457-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.