FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1605-2014

Product

MethylPREDNISolone TABLETS, USP 4 mg, a) 100 count bottles (NDC 0603-4593-21) and b) 21 count blister pack (NDC 0603-4593-15), Rx only, Mfg for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811

Brand name
Methylprednisolone
Generic name
Methylprednisolone
Active ingredient
Methylprednisolone
Route
Oral
NDC
0603-4593
FDA application
ANDA040183
Affected lot / code info
100 count: T147F13A, Exp. 05/2015; 21 count: S003M14, Exp. 05/2015

Why it was recalled

Subpotent; 6 month stability time point

Recalling firm

Firm
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturer
Endo USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
120 Vintage Dr NE, N/A, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-8216

Distribution

Quantity
159,913 tablets
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-09-11
FDA classified
2014-09-22
Posted by FDA
2014-10-01
Terminated
2016-01-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1605-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Methylprednisolone · FDA Drug Recalls