FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-220-2013

Product

Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 500 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatowntown, NJ 07724 by Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Amman, Jordan, NDC 0143-9928-01

Brand name
Ciprofloxacin
Generic name
Ciprofloxacin
Active ingredient
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
0143-9927, 0143-9928, 0143-9929
FDA application
ANDA076558
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: CB222A, Exp 06/16

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance(s): A complaint was received for a rubber-like material in a 500 mg Ciprofloxacin tablet.

Recalling firm

Firm
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
465 Industrial Way W, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724-2209

Distribution

Quantity
7,136 units
Distribution pattern
GA, AR

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-02-06
FDA classified
2013-03-27
Posted by FDA
2013-04-03
Terminated
2014-08-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-220-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Ciprofloxacin · FDA Drug Recalls