FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1616-2014

Product

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg/0.2 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-0398-60, UPC 3 05910 39860 6.

Brand name
Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol
Generic name
Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol
Active ingredients
Diclofenac Sodium, Misoprostol
Route
Oral
NDCs
0591-0397, 0591-0398
FDA application
ANDA201089
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 605956A, 605958A, Exp. 9/30/2014; 644678M, Exp. 10/31/2014; 661841A, Exp. 11/30/2014; 717469A, Exp 2/28/2015

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Recall due to complaints of split or broken tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc.
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4955 Orange Dr, N/A, Davie, Florida 33314-3902

Distribution

Quantity
36,538 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-04-24
FDA classified
2014-09-30
Posted by FDA
2014-10-08
Terminated
2016-12-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1616-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.