FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-346-2014

Product

Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 400 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mumbai 400 098 INDIA, NDC 68180-281-01, UPC 3 68180 28101 6.

Brand name
Ethambutol Hydrochloride
Generic name
Ethambutol Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Ethambutol Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-280, 68180-281
FDA application
ANDA078939
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 3122856, Exp 05/14

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This product is being recalled due to an out of specification result for an impurity.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
111 S Calvert St Fl 21st, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
4896 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-02-22
FDA classified
2013-12-12
Posted by FDA
2013-12-18
Terminated
2013-12-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-346-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Ethambutol Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls