FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1566-2020

Product

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL, For Reconstitution, For Oral Use Only, Rx Only, 100 mL bottle when mixed, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0093-4177-73.

Brand name
Cephalexin
Generic name
Cephalexin
Active ingredient
Cephalexin
Route
Oral
NDCs
0093-3145, 0093-3147, 0093-4175, 0093-4177
FDA application
ANDA062702
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 30310638A, Exp. 02/2022

Why it was recalled

Sub-Potent Drug: Out of specification test results for potency (below specification).

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
38,487 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-08-24
FDA classified
2020-10-02
Posted by FDA
2020-09-16
Terminated
2021-12-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1566-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.