FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-425-2013

Product

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP, 100 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-854-01) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 60793-854-10), 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) 64341, Exp 04/13; 64928, Exp. 5/13; 65064, Exp. 5/13; 65233, Exp. 7/13; 66162, Exp. 8/13; 66365, Exp. 10/13; and 66677, Exp. 11/13; b) 64342, Exp. 4/13; 64929, Exp. 5/13; 65065, Exp. 5/13; 65234, Exp. 7/13; 65539, Exp. 7/13; 65901, Exp. 8/13; and 66163, 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
195,201 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-425-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.