FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-247-2013

Product

Cefdinir for Oral Suspension, 125 mg/5 mL, packaged in a) 60 mL bottle (NDC 0093-4136-64); b) 100 mL bottle (NDC 0093-4136-73), Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960.

Brand name
Cefdinir
Generic name
Cefdinir
Active ingredient
Cefdinir Monohydrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
0093-4136, 0093-4137
FDA application
ANDA065332
Affected lot / code info
a) Lot #: 30304253A, Exp 12/13; b) Lot #: 30304144A, Exp 12/13 and 30304477A, Exp 03/14

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: This recall is being carried out due to the potential for improperly sealed bottles.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
650 Cathill Rd, Sellersville, Pennsylvania 18960-1512

Distribution

Quantity
62,187 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-02-26
FDA classified
2013-04-10
Posted by FDA
2013-04-17
Terminated
2014-01-15
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-247-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.