FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-189-2013

Product

VERSAPHARM Ethambutol Tablets, USP,400 mg, Rx Only a)60 tablets, NDC 61748-014-06, b)90 tablets, NDC 61748-014-09, c)100 tablets, NDC 61748-014-01, d)1000 tablets, NDC 61748-014-10, e) blister pack (10s) 61748-014-11 Manufactured for: VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30062-2260, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724.

Affected lot / code info
68977A; 68977B; 68978B; 68978C; 68979A - exp JUL 2015 68977C; 68978A exp JUL 2013

Why it was recalled

Discoloration: Ethambutol Tablets USP 400 mg have tablets cores that may be discolored.

Recalling firm

Firm
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
465 Industrial Way W, N/A, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724-2209

Distribution

Quantity
18,825 bottles
Distribution pattern
GA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-11-30
FDA classified
2013-03-07
Posted by FDA
2013-03-13
Terminated
2014-01-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-189-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.