Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsule
FDA Recall NDC 55111-355

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

Active & Historical Enforcement Reports

The FDA has identified 2 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Rivastigmine Tartrate (NDC 55111-355). A significant event, classified as Class III, was initiated on Mar 06, 2017 by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited. The reported reason for this action was: "Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine."

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

March 2017 Class III Recall: Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine.

Recall Number
Class III Terminated
Reason for Recall
Cross-contamination with other products -Related Substances test for Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules USP, 1.5 mg showed a peak for Ranitidine.
Initiated
Mar 06, 2017
Reported
Apr 12, 2017
Quantity
1,728 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
76699
Classification
Class III
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
U.S. nationwide
Termination Date
Dec 21, 2017
Product Description
RIVASTIGMINE Tartrate Capsules, USP, 1.5 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500-900 India, NDC 55111-352-60
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# C607323, Exp 10/18
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
55111-352-30Product
55111-352-60Product
55111-352-01Product
55111-352-05Product
55111-353-30Product
55111-353-60Product
55111-353-01Product
55111-353-05Product
55111-354-30Product
55111-354-60Product
55111-354-01Product
55111-354-05Product
55111-355-30Product
55111-355-60Product
55111-355-01Product
55111-355-05Product

August 2015 Class II Recall: Failed Dissolution Specifications

Recall Number
Class II Terminated
Reason for Recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Initiated
Aug 03, 2015
Reported
Aug 19, 2015
Quantity
2,952 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
71906
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Termination Date
Mar 24, 2017
Product Description
Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules, USP 1.5 mg, 60 count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally, India, NDC 55111-352-60
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : C501342; Exp 01/2017
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
55111-352-30Product
55111-352-60Product
55111-352-01Product
55111-352-05Product
55111-353-30Product
55111-353-60Product
55111-353-01Product
55111-353-05Product
55111-354-30Product
55111-354-60Product
55111-354-01Product
55111-354-05Product
55111-355-30Product
55111-355-60Product
55111-355-01Product
55111-355-05Product

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.