FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1538-2014

Product

Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets USP, 25mg/100mg, 1000 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured in Israel by Teva Pharmaceutical IND, LTD., Jeruselem, Israel, for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA, NDC 0093-0293-10

Affected lot / code info
lot 29C220, Exp. 11/15

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Teva is recalling one lot of Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets USP, 25mg/100mg due to the potential for superpotent tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1090 Horsham Rd, N/A, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454-1505

Distribution

Quantity
3881bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-06-05
FDA classified
2014-08-13
Posted by FDA
2014-08-20
Terminated
2014-12-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1538-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.