FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-598-2013

Product

Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 400mg/5mL, NDC 0093-4161-78 (75ml) and 0093-4161-73 (100mL)

Brand name
Amoxicillin
Generic name
Amoxicillin
Active ingredient
Amoxicillin
Route
Oral
NDCs
0093-2263, 0093-2264, 0093-4160, 0093-4155, 0093-4161, 0093-2267, 0093-2268, 0093-3107, 0093-3109
FDA application
ANDA065056
Affected lot / code info
a) NDC 0093-4161-78 -- lot numbers 35426081A, 35426082A, 35426083A, 35426084A, Exp: 06/2014; 35426648A, Exp 08/2014; 35427222A, 35427224A, 35427226A, 35427223A, 35427227A, 35427228A, Exp 10/2014; and b) NDC 0093-4161-73 -- lot numbers 35426631A, 35426632A, 35426633A, 35426634A, 35426635A, 35426636A, 35426637A, 35426638A, 35426639A, 35426640A, 35426680B, 35426681B, 35426682B, Exp 08/2014; 35426641A, 35426642A, Exp 09/2014.

Why it was recalled

Discoloration: This recall is being carried out due to a yellow to brown discolored Amoxicillin powder on the inner foil seal of the bottles.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
758,554 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-04-26
FDA classified
2013-06-11
Posted by FDA
2013-06-19
Terminated
2013-12-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-598-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.