Multi-event April 2013 FDA Recall Levoxyl by King Legacy, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Pfizer
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by King Legacy, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Pfizer on April 30, 2013 for the product Levoxyl. The FDA reported the reason for recall as subpotent drug. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
D-425-2013 D-427-2013 D-430-2013 D-422-2013 D-428-2013 D-426-2013 D-423-2013 D-421-2013 D-431-2013 D-424-2013 D-429-2013
Recall Number: D-425-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
195,201 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 64341, Exp 04/13; 64928, Exp. 5/13; 65064, Exp. 5/13; 65233, Exp. 7/13; 66162, Exp. 8/13; 66365, Exp. 10/13; and 66677, Exp. 11/13; b) 64342, Exp. 4/13; 64929, Exp. 5/13; 65065, Exp. 5/13; 65234, Exp. 7/13; 65539, Exp. 7/13; 65901, Exp. 8/13; and 66163, Exp. 8/13
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-427-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
103,796 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 64333, Exp. 5/13; 64937, Exp. 6/13; 65629, Exp. 7/13; and 66296, Exp. 9/13; b) 64931, Exp. 5/13 and 65766, Exp. 7/13
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-430-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
51,438 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 64329, Exp. 5/13; 65229, Exp. 6/13; and 65913, Exp. 9/13; b) 64330, Exp. 5/13; 65230, Exp. 6/13; and 65915, Exp. 9/13
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-422-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
195,699 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 64934, Exp. 4/13; 65059, Exp. 5/13; 65179, Exp. 4/13; 65630, Exp. 7/13; 65916, Exp. 8/13; 66367, Exp. 10/13; and 66718, Exp. 11/13; b) 64338, Exp. 4/13; 64932, Exp. 4/13; 65060, Exp. 5/13; 65235, Exp. 6/13; 65853, Exp. 6/13; and 65962, Exp. 7/13
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-428-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
77,272 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 64190, Exp. 4/13; 64331, Exp. 6/13; 65642, Exp. 7/13; and 66297, Exp. 9/13; b) 64326, Exp. 4/13; 64332, Exp. 6/13; and 65771, Exp. 7/13
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-426-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
107,236 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 64936, Exp. 5/13; 65634, Exp. 7/13; 66295, Exp. 9/13; 66669, Exp. 11/13; b) 65063, Exp. 5/13 and 65767, Exp. 7/13
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-423-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
194,142 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 64197, Exp. 4/13; 64339, Exp. 4/13; 65061, Exp. 5/13; 65236, Exp. 6/13; 65917, Exp. 8/13; 66122, Exp. 8/13; and 66427, Exp. 9/13; b) 64340, Exp. 4/13; 64933, Exp. 4/13; 65062, Exp. 5/13; 65237, Exp. 6/13; 65238, Exp. 6/13; and 66121, Exp. 8/13
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-421-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
51,591 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 65228, Exp. 06/13; 65636, Exp. 08/13; b) 65180, Exp. 05/13; 65769, Exp. 07/13
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-431-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
33,227 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 64301, Exp. 4/13 and 65628, Exp. 7/13; b) 64300, Exp. 4/13 and 65765, Exp. 7/13
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-424-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
112,914 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 64935, Exp. 5/13; 65239, Exp. 6/13; 65900, Exp. 8/13; 66370, Exp. 10/13; and 66391, Exp. 9/13; b) 64927, Exp. 5/13; and 65240, Exp. 6/13
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-429-2013
Subpotent Drug: The products were below specification for potency at the expiry stability point.
04-30-2013
05-29-2013
56,405 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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
King Legacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
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 Puerto Rico
06-30-2016
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) 65066, Exp. 5/13 and 65644, Exp. 7/13; b) 64327, Exp. 4/13 and 65772, Exp. 7/13
