FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1491-2016

Product

Bromocriptine Mesylate Capsules USP, 5 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare ltd., Ahmedabad, India Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-110-06

Brand name
Bromocriptine Mesylate
Generic name
Bromocriptine Mesylate
Active ingredient
Bromocriptine Mesylate
Route
Oral
NDC
68382-110
FDA application
ANDA078899
Affected lot / code info
Lot # MP993, Exp10/16; MR2704, Exp 02/17; MR6851, MR8100; Exp 07/17 and MR1210, Exp 12/17

Why it was recalled

Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Out of specification results noticed in related substance test during analysis of 24 months long term (25 degree Celsius /65% RH) stability samples of two batches.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
14,808 bottles
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-05-09
FDA classified
2016-09-02
Posted by FDA
2016-09-14
Terminated
2018-05-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1491-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Bromocriptine Mesylate · FDA Drug Recalls