Recall Enforment Report D-253-2013

Recall Details

Multi event Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Pfizer Inc., originally initiated on 03-28-2013 for the product Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 75 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-852-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-852-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620. The product was recalled due to chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.

Recall Enforcement Reports

Recall Number Recall Initiation Date Report Date Recall Classification Quantity Product Description Recall Reason Status
D-253-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II37809 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 75 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-852-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-852-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.Ongoing
D-259-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II36045 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 150 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-858-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-858-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.Ongoing
D-251-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II23210 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 25 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-850-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-850-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened..Ongoing
D-255-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II18195 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 100 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-854-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-854-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened..Ongoing
D-256-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II9213 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 112 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-855-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-855-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.Ongoing
D-257-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II37891 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 125 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-856-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-856-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was openedOngoing
D-261-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II14464 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 200 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-860-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-860-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.Ongoing
D-252-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II29613 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 50 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-851-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-851-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.Ongoing
D-260-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II10121 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 175 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-859-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-859-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.Ongoing
D-254-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II26447 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 88 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-853-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-853-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened..Ongoing
D-258-201303-28-201304-24-2013Class II7901 bottlesLevoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 137 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-857-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-857-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.Ongoing

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
60793-850Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug
60793-851Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug
60793-852Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug
60793-853Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug
60793-854Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug
60793-855Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug
60793-856Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug
60793-857Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug
60793-858Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug
60793-859Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug
60793-860Levoxyl Levothyroxine SodiumTabletOralPfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer IncHuman Prescription Drug