June 2013 FDA Recall Amoxicillin by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc.
D-803-2013 - Discoloration
This Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc. on June 18, 2013 for the product Amoxicillin. The FDA reported the reason for recall as discoloration. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Recall Number: D-803-2013
Discoloration: This recall is being carried out due to an orange to brown discolored Amoxicillin powder on the inner foil seal of the bottles. This is an expansion of RES 65050.
06-18-2013
07-24-2013
109,080 Bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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
12-24-2013
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 200 mg/5 mL, a) 75 mL bottle NDC 0093-4160-78 and b) 100 mL bottle NDC 0093-4160-73, Rx Only, Manufactured in Canada by: Teva Canada Limited, Toronto, Canada M1B2K9, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# s: a) 35426557A, 35426558A, Exp 08/14; b) 35426554A, 35426555A, 35426556A, Exp 08/14
