FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1499-2014

Product

triple therapy, LANSOPRAZOLE DR Capsules USP 30mg, CLARITHROMYCIN Tablets USP 500mg, AMOXICILLIN Capsules USP 500mg, 8 count Blister Pack Lansoprazole DR Capsules USP & Clarithromycin Tablets USP, MANUFACTURED Israel for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, Amoxicillin Capsules USP manufactured in Canada, for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960. NDC# 0093-8055-78

Affected lot / code info
35427772A, 35427773A, 35427774A, 35427916A, 35428048A, 35428051A, Exp. 04/14; 35428127A, 35428218A, Exp. 07/14; 35429573A, 35429574A, 35429575A, Exp. 02/15; 35429697A, Exp. 03/15; 35430184A, Exp. 04/15.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This recall is due to out of specification for impurities test results obtained during stability testing for Lansoprazole.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
425 Privet Rd, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044-1220

Distribution

Quantity
89,215 blister pack
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-04-01
FDA classified
2014-07-31
Posted by FDA
2014-08-06
Terminated
2014-11-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1499-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.