Recall Enforment Report D-367-2014

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., originally initiated on 11-07-2013 for the product Carisoprodol Tablets, USP 350 mg, Rx Only, 1000 tablets. Dist by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724. Mfd by: Shasun Chemicals and Drugs Limited, Unit II, R. S. Na 32, 33, 743 PIMS Rd, Periyakalepet, Pondicherry. 605014 INDIA. NDC 0143-9749-10. The product was recalled due to presence of foreign substance; heavy metals (chromium, titanium etc) and inactive components of the product were visually observed during routine stability testing. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	67022 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-367-2014 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	Carisoprodol Tablets, USP 350 mg, Rx Only, 1000 tablets. Dist by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724. Mfd by: Shasun Chemicals and Drugs Limited, Unit II, R. S. Na 32, 33, 743 PIMS Rd, Periyakalepet, Pondicherry. 605014 INDIA. NDC 0143-9749-10.
Reason For Recall	Presence of Foreign Substance; heavy metals (chromium, titanium etc) and inactive components of the product were visually observed during routine stability testing What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	20,534 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	12-25-2013
Recall Initiation Date	11-07-2013 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date	08-14-2014 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	West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Code Info	NDC 0143-9749-10 Lot: 1) 10BR001B, Exp Aug-2014 2) 10BR002B, Exp Aug-2014 3) 10BR003B Exp, Aug-2014 4) 10BR004B Exp, Aug-2014 5) 10BR005B Exp, Aug-2014 6) 10BR006B Exp, Aug-2014 7) 11BR001B Exp, Aug-2014 8) 11BR002B Exp, Jul-2015 9) 11BR003B Exp, Jul-2015 10) 11BR004B Exp, Jul-2015 11) 11BR005B Exp, Jul-2015 12) 11BR006B Exp, Jul-2015 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.
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.