March 2013 FDA Recall Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol by Watson Laboratories, Inc.-(actavis) - Florida
D-817-2013 - Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Watson Laboratories, Inc.-(actavis) - Florida on March 22, 2013 for the product Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed tablet/capsule specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-817-2013

Reason for Recall
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Broken tablets
Initiated
03-22-2013
Reported
07-31-2013
Quantity
392,400 tablets

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
65541
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Watson Laboratories, Inc.-(Actavis) - Florida
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
09-25-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75mg/0.2mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-0398-60

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot 635098A, Exp 10/14

Affected Packages Involved in this Recall

0591-0397-60 Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol
0591-0397-19 Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol
0591-0398-60 Diclofenac Sodium And Misoprostol