FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-203-2013

Product

Meprobamate, Tablets USP, 200 mg, 100 tablets; Rx only; Manufactured By: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92800 USA; 173266; . Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., NDC 9591-5239-01

Affected lot / code info
386585A, Exp. 02/13; 429104A, Exp. 06/13; 474487A, Exp. 11/13; 491671A, Exp.01/14.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Watson Laboratories Inc. is recalling meprobamate because an out of specification result for an impurity diphenyl sulfone .

Recalling firm

Firm
Watson Laboratories Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
311 Bonnie Cir, N/A, Corona, California 92880-2882

Distribution

Quantity
9,824 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-02-08
FDA classified
2013-03-19
Posted by FDA
2013-03-27
Terminated
2014-01-31
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-203-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.