FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1578-2014

Product

PAXIL CR (Paroxetine HCL) Controlled-Release Tablets 25 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, RTP, NC 27709, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33328, NDC 60505-3669-3

Brand name
Paxil
Generic name
Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
60505-4377, 60505-4378, 60505-4379, 60505-3668, 60505-3669, 60505-3670
FDA application
NDA020936
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 2F004, Exp. 06/15

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-1578-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Paxil · FDA Drug Recalls