FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-847-2013

Product

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules (LA), 20 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, NDC 0093-5346-01

Brand name
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Generic name
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
0093-5346, 0093-5347, 0093-5348
FDA application
ANDA079031
Affected lot / code info
34010282A, 34010283A, 34010284A, 34010285A, 34010286A and 34010565A, exp 04/14; 34013199A, 34013200A, 34013201A, 34013202A and 34013203A, exp 10/14.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Product is being recalled due to out of specification dissolution results obtained during routine stability testing.

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
16,293 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-06-18
FDA classified
2013-08-07
Posted by FDA
2013-08-14
Terminated
2014-08-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-847-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Methylphenidate Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls