Celecoxib Capsule
FDA Recall NDC 50268-169

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

Active & Historical Enforcement Reports

The FDA has identified 1 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Celecoxib (NDC 50268-169). A significant event, classified as Class II, was initiated on May 13, 2025 by Avpak. The reported reason for this action was: "Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: manufacturer recalled because one tadalafil 5mg tablet was found in 500 count bottle of Celecoxib 200 mg capsules"

This recall is currently ONGOING. Healthcare providers and patients are advised to check their inventory immediately against the affected codes provided below.

Reported Recall Events

May 2025 Class II Recall: Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules

Recall Number
Class II Ongoing
Reason for Recall
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: manufacturer recalled because one tadalafil 5mg tablet was found in 500 count bottle of Celecoxib 200 mg capsules
Initiated
May 13, 2025
Reported
Jun 18, 2025
Quantity
3,817 50-count cartons

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
96888
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Ongoing
Recalling Firm
AvKARE
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description
Celecoxib Capsules, 200 mg, 50 Capsules (5x10) Unit Dose per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478. NDC 50268-169-15
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 47881, Exp 05/31/2026
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
50268-168-11Product
50268-168-15Product
50268-169-11Product
50268-169-15Product

About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports

FDA recall data documents classified recall actions associated with a product. Most recalls are limited to specific lots, batches, or package configurations rather than every unit of a drug.

If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.