FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1519-2016

Product

Lamotrigine Tablets, USP, 150 mg, 500-count Tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories LTD., Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa 403 511 India; Marketed by: Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc ., Rochelle Park, NJ 07662; NDC 29300-113-05.

Brand name
Lamotrigine
Generic name
Lamotrigine
Active ingredient
Lamotrigine
Route
Oral
NDCs
29300-111, 29300-112, 29300-113, 29300-114
FDA application
ANDA090170
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: GLEH 16003, Exp 03/31/18

Why it was recalled

Tablets/Capsules Imprinted With Wrong ID: incorrect imprint debossed on the tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Unichem Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
Manufacturer
Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
777 Terrace Ave, Suite 102, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604-3102

Distribution

Quantity
368 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-08-19
FDA classified
2016-09-23
Posted by FDA
2016-10-05
Terminated
2017-02-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1519-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.