FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1528-2016

Product

PREMARIN (conjugated estrogen tablets, USP) 1.25 mg, 1000- count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. Philadelphia, PA 19101, NDC 0046-1104-91

Brand name
Premarin
Generic name
Estrogens, Conjugated
Active ingredient
Estrogens, Conjugated
Route
Oral
NDCs
0046-1100, 0046-1101, 0046-1102, 0046-1104, 0046-1103
FDA application
NDA004782
Affected lot / code info
Lot # M35953S; Exp. 11/17 (labeled).

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Bottles were incorrectly labeled with an expiry date of 11/17; the correct date is 09/17.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
1,316 bottles (1,316,000 tablets)
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-09-15
FDA classified
2016-09-27
Posted by FDA
2016-10-05
Terminated
2017-08-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1528-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.