FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1490-2020

Product

Leucovorin Calcium Tablets USP, 10 mg, Rx only, 24 Tablets per bottle, Distr. by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC 0054-4497-10

Brand name
Leucovorin Calcium
Generic name
Leucovorin Calcium
Active ingredient
Leucovorin Calcium
Route
Oral
NDCs
0054-4496, 0054-4497, 0054-4498, 0054-4499, 0054-8496
FDA application
ANDA072733
Affected lot / code info
Lot: #064046A, Exp. 03/2022

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Tablets are imprinted with the incorrect identification code.

Recalling firm

Firm
West-Ward Columbus Inc
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1809 Wilson Rd, N/A, Columbus, Ohio 43228-9579

Distribution

Quantity
2300 bottles
Distribution pattern
OH and MS

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-07-22
FDA classified
2020-08-07
Posted by FDA
2020-08-19
Terminated
2022-08-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1490-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.