Clonidine Hydrochloride
FDA Recall NDC 29300-135

FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status

Active & Historical Enforcement Reports

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.
The FDA has identified 3 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Clonidine Hydrochloride (NDC 29300-135). A significant event, classified as Class III, was initiated on Sep 19, 2022 by Unichem Pharmaceuticals (usa), Inc.. The reported reason for this action was: "Product mix-up:0.2 mg strength Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP in a 100-count bottle of 0.3 mg strength Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets,"

This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.

Reported Recall Events

September 2022 Class III Recall: Product mix-up

Recall Number
Class III Terminated
Reason for Recall
Product mix-up:0.2 mg strength Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP in a 100-count bottle of 0.3 mg strength Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets,
Initiated
Sep 19, 2022
Reported
Sep 28, 2022
Quantity
18,960 bottles of 100

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
90709
Classification
Class III
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the USA
Termination Date
Mar 02, 2023
Product Description
Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 0.3 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: UNICHEM LABORATORIES LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa 403 511, India Manufactured for: UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS (USA), INC. East Brunswick, NJ 08816. NDC# 29300-137-01
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# GCLH22005, exp. date 02/29/2024
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
29300-468-05Product
29300-468-10Product
29300-468-50Product
29300-468-01Product
29300-136-01Product
29300-136-05Product
29300-136-10Product
29300-136-50Product
29300-137-01Product
29300-137-05Product
29300-137-10Product
29300-137-25Product
29300-135-01Product
29300-135-05Product
29300-135-10Product
29300-135-50Product

May 2020 Class III Recall: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

Recall Number
Class III Terminated
Reason for Recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: potential migration of benzophenone at very low level into the product from container.
Initiated
May 26, 2020
Reported
Jun 17, 2020
Quantity
190,992 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
85764
Classification
Class III
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide within the United States
Termination Date
Jan 08, 2021
Product Description
Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 0.1 mg 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa 403 511, India Manufactured for : Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 29300-135-01
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : GCLL19034, GCLL19035, GCLL19036, Exp. 4/30/2021; GCLL19044, Exp. 6/30/2021
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
29300-468-05Product
29300-468-10Product
29300-468-50Product
29300-468-01Product
29300-136-01Product
29300-136-05Product
29300-136-10Product
29300-136-50Product
29300-137-01Product
29300-137-05Product
29300-137-10Product
29300-137-25Product
29300-135-01Product
29300-135-05Product
29300-135-10Product
29300-135-50Product

January 2020 Class III Recall: Failed Impurities/Degredation Specifications

Recall Number
Class III Terminated
Reason for Recall
Failed Impurities/Degredation Specifications: This recall is initiated as a precautionary measure due to potential migration of Benzophenone at very low level into product from container label.
Initiated
Jan 29, 2020
Reported
Feb 12, 2020
Quantity
19161600 units

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
84836
Classification
Class III
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the US
Termination Date
Jan 08, 2021
Product Description
Clonidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 0.1mg, Rx Only, 100-count bottle, Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories Ltd. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne Bardez, Goa 403 511 India. Manufactured for: Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816. NDC 29300-135-01
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot Numbers: GCLL18108, GCLL18109, GCLL18110 - EXP 10/31/2020; GCLL19003 EXP 12/31/2020
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
29300-468-05Product
29300-468-10Product
29300-468-50Product
29300-468-01Product
29300-136-01Product
29300-136-05Product
29300-136-10Product
29300-136-50Product
29300-137-01Product
29300-137-05Product
29300-137-10Product
29300-137-25Product
29300-135-01Product
29300-135-05Product
29300-135-10Product
29300-135-50Product

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