Multi-event March 2013 FDA Recall Levoxyl by Pfizer Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Pfizer Inc. on March 28, 2013 for the product Levoxyl. The FDA reported the reason for recall as chemical contamination. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently completed.
Reported Recall Events
D-257-2013 D-261-2013 D-253-2013 D-259-2013 D-251-2013 D-255-2013 D-252-2013 D-260-2013 D-254-2013 D-258-2013 D-256-2013
Recall Number: D-257-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
37891 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Levoxyl (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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 66373B, Exp. 10/13; 66851B, Exp. 12/13; b)66792B, Exp. 12/13; 67349B, Exp. 03/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-261-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
14464 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Levoxyl (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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 66671B, Exp. 11/13; 67512B, Exp. 02/14 b) 66739B Exp. 11/13; 67513B Exp. 02/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-253-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
37809 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of 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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 66369B, Exp. 10/13; 66679B, Exp. 11/13; 66850B, Exp. 12/13; b) 66676B, 66732B, Exp. 12/13; 67136B, Exp. 03/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-259-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
36045 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Levoxyl (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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 66375B, Exp. 10/13; 66719B, Exp. 01/14; b) 66904B, Exp. 01/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-251-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened..
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
23210 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Levoxyl (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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 66675B, Exp. 10/13; b) 66852B Exp. 10/13; 67138B, Exp. 02/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-255-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened..
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
18195 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Levoxyl (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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 66897B, Exp. 12/13; b) 67137B, Exp.02/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-252-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
29613 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Levoxyl (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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 66730B, 66853B, Exp. 01/14; b) 66731B, 67116B, Exp. 11/13, 66856B, Exp. 12/13; 67341B, Exp, 02/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-260-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
10121 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Levoxyl (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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 67507B, Exp. 02/14; b) 67508B, Exp. 02/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-254-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened..
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
26447 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Levoxyl (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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 66619B, Exp. 11/13; 67010B, Exp. 01/14; b) 66733B, Exp. 11/13; 67441B, Exp. 01/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-258-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
7901 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Levoxyl (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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 67013B, Exp. 01/14; b) 66900B, Exp. 01/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-256-2013
Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.
03-28-2013
04-24-2013
9213 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Pfizer Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and PR
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Levoxyl (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.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a) 67343B, Exp. 01/14; b) 66902B, Exp. 12/13
