FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-839-2013

Product

VersaPharm Incorporated, Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 400 mg 60 tablets, Rx Only, Mfd. for VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30065-1509; Mfd. by: West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724 NDC 61748-014-06,

Affected lot / code info
Lot 69968B 03/14

Why it was recalled

Discoloration: Ethambutol HCl Tablets 400 mg is being recalled due to a Out of Specification result for description testing for a surface defect of ink.

Recalling firm

Firm
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
465 Industrial Way W, N/A, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724-2209

Distribution

Quantity
118 bottles
Distribution pattern
GA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-06-04
FDA classified
2013-08-02
Posted by FDA
2013-08-14
Terminated
2014-06-05
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-839-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.