FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1574-2014

Product

Paroxetine HCL Controlled-Release Tablets 12.5 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, RTP, NC 27709, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33328, NDC 60505-3673-3

Brand name
Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
60505-1316, 60505-1317, 60505-1318, 60505-3673, 60505-3674, 60505-3675
FDA application
NDA020936
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 2A001, Exp. 01/15 Lot # 2A002, Exp. 01/15 Lot # 2C003, Exp. 03/15 Lot # 2F005, Exp. 06/15 Lot # 2G006, Exp. 07/15

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: Product were manufactured with active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) batches contaminated with residual materials and solvents.

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Inc.
Manufacturer
Apotex Corp
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
150 Signet Drive, Toronto, N/A, Canada

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-03-24
FDA classified
2014-09-03
Posted by FDA
2014-09-10
Terminated
2014-09-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1574-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.