February 2013 FDA Recall Drug by Sanofi-synthelabo
D-886-2013 - Subpotent Drug

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Sanofi-synthelabo on February 26, 2013 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as subpotent drug. The product was distributed in Canada and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-886-2013

Reason for Recall
Subpotent Drug: During review of retain samples, the manufacturer observed low fill in some capsules, which was related to an issue detected with the encapsulating equipment.
Initiated
02-26-2013
Reported
08-21-2013
Quantity
998 Bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
65954
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.
Sanofi-Synthelabo
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Canada
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
06-06-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Rifadin (rifampin) capsules, USP, 150 mg, 100-count capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Fabrique par Sanofi-Aventis Canada Inc., Laval, Quebec, Canada H7L4A8, DIN # 02091887

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# 3099036, Exp 03/2014