FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1696-2012

Product

Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) Tablets USP, 112 mcg, Rx Only, 90-Count Bottle, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 60064, NDC: 0074-9296-90

Brand name
Synthroid
Generic name
Levothyroxine Sodium
Active ingredient
Levothyroxine Sodium
Route
Oral
NDCs
0074-3727, 0074-4341, 0074-4552, 0074-5182, 0074-6594, 0074-6624, 0074-9296, 0074-7068, 0074-7069, 0074-7070 +2 more
FDA application
NDA021402
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 18355A8, Exp. 09/26/13

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: A number of Synthroid bottles have a localized thin wall defect on the bottom which may potentially impact the stability of the tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Abbott Laboratories
Manufacturer
AbbVie Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
100 Abbott Park Rd, N/A, Abbott Park, Illinois 60064-3502

Distribution

Quantity
40,464 Bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-07-19
FDA classified
2012-09-26
Posted by FDA
2012-10-03
Terminated
2013-11-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1696-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.