Recall Enforment Report D-268-2013

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Sandoz Incorporated, originally initiated on 04-18-2013 for the product Amoxicillin Capsules USP 500 mg, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Rx only. Manufactured in 500 ct (NDC 0781-2613-05) and 30 ct (NDC 0781-2613-31) bottles. The product was recalled due to presence of foreign substance, sandoz is recalling certain lots of amoxicillin capsules, usp 500 mg due to potential contamination with fragments of stainless steel wire mesh.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	64936 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-268-2013 What is the Recall Number? An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification	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 What is the Recall Classification? Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".
Distribution Pattern	Nationwide What is the Distribution Pattern? General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.
Product Description	Amoxicillin Capsules USP 500 mg, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Rx only. Manufactured in 500 ct (NDC 0781-2613-05) and 30 ct (NDC 0781-2613-31) bottles.
Reason For Recall	Presence of Foreign Substance, Sandoz is recalling certain lots of Amoxicillin Capsules, USP 500 mg due to potential contamination with fragments of stainless steel wire mesh. What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	8286 x 30 ct, 37108 x 500 ct. bottles Product Quantity The amount of product subject to recall.
Voluntary Mandated	Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.
Report Date	05-01-2013
Recall Initiation Date	04-18-2013 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date	02-26-2014 What is the Date Terminated? The date that FDA terminated the recall.
Initial Firm Notification	Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.
Product Type	Drugs
Recalling Firm	Sandoz Incorporated
Code Info	CK2003, CK2004 exp. 04/15, CR4110, CR4111, CS2983, CS2986, CS2988, CS2989, CS2990, CS2991, CS2992, CS2993, CS2994 exp. 07/15, CK3616, CK3617 exp. 04/15 Code Information A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.
Recalled NDC Packages	0781-2020-31; 0781-2020-76; 0781-2020-01; 0781-2020-05; 0781-2613-31; 0781-2613-76; 0781-2613-01; 0781-2613-05; 0781-5060-20; 0781-5060-01; 0781-5061-20; 0781-5061-01; 0781-6039-58; 0781-6039-46; 0781-6039-55; 0781-6156-52; 0781-6156-57; 0781-6156-46; 0781-6041-58; 0781-6041-46; 0781-6041-55; 0781-6157-52; 0781-6157-57; 0781-6157-46
Status	Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard.

Recalled Products