FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-817-2013

Product

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75mg/0.2mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-0398-60

Brand name
Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol
Generic name
Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol
Active ingredients
Diclofenac Sodium, Misoprostol
Route
Oral
NDCs
0591-0397, 0591-0398
FDA application
ANDA201089
Affected lot / code info
Lot 635098A, Exp 10/14

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Broken tablets

Recalling firm

Firm
Watson Laboratories, Inc.-(Actavis) - Florida
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4955 Orange Dr, N/A, Davie, Florida 33314-3902

Distribution

Quantity
392,400 tablets
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-03-22
FDA classified
2013-07-23
Posted by FDA
2013-07-31
Terminated
2014-09-25
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-817-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.