FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-423-2013

Product

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP, 75 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-852-01) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 60793-852-10), Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620

Brand name
Levoxyl
Generic name
Levothyroxine Sodium
Active ingredient
Levothyroxine Sodium
Route
Oral
NDCs
60793-850, 60793-851, 60793-852, 60793-853, 60793-854, 60793-855, 60793-856, 60793-857, 60793-858, 60793-859 +1 more
FDA application
NDA021301
Affected lot / code info
Lot # a) 64197, Exp. 4/13; 64339, Exp. 4/13; 65061, Exp. 5/13; 65236, Exp. 6/13; 65917, Exp. 8/13; 66122, Exp. 8/13; and 66427, Exp. 9/13; b) 64340, Exp. 4/13; 64933, Exp. 4/13; 65062, Exp. 5/13; 65237, Exp. 6/13; 65238, Exp. 6/13; and 66121, Exp. 8/13

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.

Recalling firm

Firm
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Manufacturer
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
501 5th Street, N/A, Bristol, Tennessee 37620-2304

Distribution

Quantity
194,142 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-04-30
FDA classified
2013-05-20
Posted by FDA
2013-05-29
Terminated
2016-06-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-423-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Levoxyl · FDA Drug Recalls