FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1668-2012

Product

Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged by American Health Packaging, 2550-A John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43217, barcode 6808432511; Carton labeling Dist by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977, NDC 68084-325-21.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 120604 Exp 2/28/2013

Why it was recalled

Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the specification for dissolution.

Recalling firm

Firm
American Health Packaging
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2550 John Glenn Ave Ste A, N/A, Columbus, Ohio 43217-1188

Distribution

Quantity
694 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-07-23
FDA classified
2012-08-29
Posted by FDA
2012-09-05
Terminated
2013-02-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1668-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.