FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-849-2013

Product

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules (LA), 40 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, NDC 0093-5348-01

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
34010287A, 34010288A, 34010289A, exp 4/2014; 34011513A, 34011514A, and 34011515A, exp 06/14.

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
7,579 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-849-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.