FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-803-2013

Product

Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 200 mg/5 mL, a) 75 mL bottle NDC 0093-4160-78 and b) 100 mL bottle NDC 0093-4160-73, Rx Only, Manufactured in Canada by: Teva Canada Limited, Toronto, Canada M1B2K9, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960.

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
Lot #s: a) 35426557A, 35426558A, Exp 08/14; b) 35426554A, 35426555A, 35426556A, Exp 08/14

Why it was recalled

Discoloration: This recall is being carried out due to an orange to brown discolored Amoxicillin powder on the inner foil seal of the bottles. This is an expansion of RES 65050.

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
109,080 Bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-06-18
FDA classified
2013-07-17
Posted by FDA
2013-07-24
Terminated
2013-12-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-803-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Amoxicillin · FDA Drug Recalls