FDA Recall Saphris

The most recent Recall Enforcement Report that covers this product was initiated on May 18th, 2017 and classified as a Class II recall due to labeling; label mixup; blister lidding foil and shell-pack labeled as 10 mg but package actually contains 5 mg tablets This recall is currently terminated, and the associated recall number is recall number is D-0880-2017. It pertains to Saphris identified by 0456-2410 as of 11-15-2018 .

Recall Number D-0880-2017

Event ID

77315 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).

Recall Number

D-0880-2017 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).

Recall Classification

Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.

Product Description

Saphris 10 mg (asenapine) sublingual tablets, 6x10 count blister packs, Rx only, Black Cherry Flavor, Manufactured by: Catalent UK Swindon, Zydis Ltd, Blagrove, Swindon, Wilshire SN5 BRU, UK Distributed by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, LLC, Cincinnati OH 45209 USA --- NDC 0456-2410-60; Shellpack containing 1 blister card --- NDC 0456-2410-06

Reason For Recall

Labeling; Label Mixup; blister lidding foil and shell-pack labeled as 10 mg but package actually contains 5 mg tablets What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.

Product Quantity

40,621 blister packs Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall.

Voluntary Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. "Mandatory" designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.

Report Date

06-07-2017

Recall Initiation Date

05-18-2017 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.

Termination Date

11-15-2018 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall.

Initial Firm Notification

Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.

Product Type

Drugs

Recalling Firm

Forest Laboratories, LLC

Code Info/dt>

Lots W00733 and W00946, exp Apr 2019 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.

Recalled NDC Packages

0456-2402-10; 0456-2402-06; 0456-2402-60; 0456-2402-11; 0456-2402-63; 0456-2405-10; 0456-2405-06; 0456-2405-60; 0456-2405-11; 0456-2405-63; 0456-2410-10; 0456-2410-06; 0456-2410-60; 0456-2410-11; 0456-2410-63

Status

Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard.

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What is the Enforcement Report?

All drug recalls are monitored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are included in the Enforcement Report once they are properly classified. The FDA will determine if a firm's removal or correction actions of a marked product meet the requirements to be considered a "recall". The FDA will also determine the public hazard assessment and a recall classification will be published in the Enforcement Report.