FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-396-2014

Product

Niacin Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 90 count bottle, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA, 18960, NDC 0093-7392-98

Affected lot / code info
Lot#: 32900349B, Exp: 12/2014

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: There is a potential for broken tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
425 Privet Rd, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044-1220

Distribution

Quantity
10,512 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, and Canal Zone

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-11-26
FDA classified
2014-01-02
Posted by FDA
2014-01-08
Terminated
2014-08-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-396-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.