FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1541-2014

Product

Wockhardt Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP 200 mg, a) 100-count bottle (NDC 64679-737-02), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 64679-737-03) Rx only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited Mumbai, India Distributed by: Wockhardt USA LLC 20 Waterview Boulevard. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA

Affected lot / code info
Lot # a) LN11005, Exp 04/15; LN11006; Exp 04/15; b) LN10979; Exp. 04/15, LN10980; Exp. 04/15

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Dissolution failures found during testing of control samples at the four hour time point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Wockhardt Usa Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
20 Waterview Blvd., Suite 3, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

Distribution

Quantity
11,661 HDPE bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-07-24
FDA classified
2014-08-18
Posted by FDA
2014-08-27
Terminated
2015-11-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1541-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.