FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1517-2019

Product

Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Suspension, (equivalent to 10 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 8 mg chlorpheniramine maleate per 5 mL), 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Tris Pharma, Inc., Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852, NDC 27808-086-02.

Brand name
Hydrocodone Polistirex And Chlorpheniramine Polistirex
Generic name
Hydrocodone Polistirex And Chlorpheniramine Polistirex
Active ingredients
Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone Bitartrate
Route
Oral
NDC
27808-086
FDA application
ANDA091632
Affected lot / code info
Lot#: 14079, Exp 10/2021

Why it was recalled

Superpotent Drug and Failed Stability Specifications: High out-of-specification results for the active ingredients, hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine, as well as high out-of-specification results for the preservatives.

Recalling firm

Firm
Tris Pharma Inc.
Manufacturer
Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2033 US Highway 130, N/A, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852-3003

Distribution

Quantity
2,550 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-07-11
FDA classified
2019-07-24
Posted by FDA
2019-07-31
Terminated
2021-11-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1517-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.