July 2012 FDA Recall Drug by American Health Packaging
D-1668-2012 - Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by American Health Packaging on July 23, 2012 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed usp dissolution test requirements. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-1668-2012

Reason for Recall
Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the specification for dissolution.
Initiated
07-23-2012
Reported
09-05-2012
Quantity
694 cartons

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
62748
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
American Health Packaging
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide.
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
02-19-2013
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged by American Health Packaging, 2550-A John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43217, barcode 6808432511; Carton labeling Dist by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977, NDC 68084-325-21.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# : 120604 Exp 2/28/2013