FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-199-2013

Product

PULMICORT RESPULES 0.5 mg/2 ml (30 ampules/carton) Budesonide Inhalation Suspension NDC: 0186-1989-04

Brand name
Pulmicort Respules
Generic name
Budesonide
Active ingredient
Budesonide
Route
Respiratory (inhalation)
NDCs
0186-1988, 0186-1989, 0186-1990
FDA application
NDA020929
Affected lot / code info
Lot/Exp Date: YP0035 11/13; YP0140 12/13; YP0136 12/13; AB0077 2/14; AH0133 5/14

Why it was recalled

Does Not Meet Monograph: Budesonide may be slightly above or below the specification range.

Recalling firm

Firm
AstraZeneca LP
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
50 Otis Street, N/A, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581-4500

Distribution

Quantity
64675 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-01-11
FDA classified
2013-03-12
Posted by FDA
2013-03-20
Terminated
2013-07-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-199-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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