Recall Enforment Report D-1245-2014

Recall Details

Multi event Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline, originally initiated on 02-20-2014 for the product Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex) Lozenges Mini, 2 mg, Original Flavor, 20 Lozenge, 27 Lozenge, 81 Lozenge and 135 Lozenge Vials, OTC. Distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, LP, Moon Township, PA 15108, Made in Switzerland. 20 Count NDC: 0135-0508-04, 27 Count NDC: 0135-0508-03, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0508-02, 135 Count NDC: 0125-0508-03. The product was recalled due to failed lozenge specifications; lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Enforcement Reports

Recall Number Recall Initiation Date Report Date Recall Classification Quantity Product Description Recall Reason Status
D-1245-201402-20-201404-30-2014Class III834,072 81 ct Vials, 414,500 20 ct Vials, 9456 135 ct VialsNicorette (nicotine polacrilex) Lozenges Mini, 2 mg, Original Flavor, 20 Lozenge, 27 Lozenge, 81 Lozenge and 135 Lozenge Vials, OTC. Distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, LP, Moon Township, PA 15108, Made in Switzerland. 20 Count NDC: 0135-0508-04, 27 Count NDC: 0135-0508-03, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0508-02, 135 Count NDC: 0125-0508-03.Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.Terminated
D-1239-201402-20-201404-30-2014Class III304,332 72 Ct Vials, 85,080 81 Ct Vials 22,992 108 Ct VialsNicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Cherry Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0513-01, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0513-02, 108 Count NDC: 0135-0513-03 b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-664-01, and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 72 Count NDC: 0363-9200-01.Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.Terminated
D-1242-201402-20-201404-30-2014Class III147,684 81 Ct Vials, 130564 189 Ct VialsNicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Mint Flavor, 81 count cartons and 189 count cartons. OTC. Labeled Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 81 Count NDC: 0135-0510-05, 189 Count NDC: 0135-0510-03.Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.Terminated
D-1240-201402-20-201404-30-2014Class III603,696 72 Ct Vials, 191,040 108 Ct VialsNicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Original Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0511-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0515-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-862-01 and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 72 Count NDC: 0363-0209-01, 108 Count NDC: 0363-0209-07.Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.Terminated
D-1243-201402-20-201404-30-2014Class III146,424 81 Ct. Vials, 105,091 189 Ct VialsNicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg, Mint Flavor, 81 Lozenge and 189 Lozenge Vials. OTC. Labeled Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 81 Count NDC: 0135-0511-05, 189 Count NDC: 0135-0511-03.Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.Terminated
D-1246-201402-20-201404-30-2014Class III189,900 20 ct Vials, 145,068 81 ct VialsNicorette (nicotine polacrilex) Lozenges Mini, 4 mg, Original Flavor, 20 Lozenge and 81 Lozenge Vials, OTC. Distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, LP, Moon Township, PA 15108, Made in Switzerland. 20 Count NDC: 0135-0509-04, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0509-02.Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.Terminated
D-1244-201402-20-201404-30-2014Class III12,162 PalletsNicorette Lozenge, Nicoderm CQ, and Nicorette Gum nicotine polacrilex combination. Contains 30 Pieces/ Pallet. OTC only. GlaxoSmithKlein, 1000 GSK Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108. UPC: 0-03-0766-1442-81-2.Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.Terminated
D-1247-201402-20-201404-30-2014Class III150 casesNicorette Lozenge and NicoDerm CQ, nicotine polacrilex system. 189 2mg Mint Flavored Lozenges + 21 31 mg Patches. OTC Only. GlaxoSmithKlein, 1000 GSK Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108. UPC: 0-03-0766-1480-30-2.Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.Terminated
D-1241-201402-20-201404-30-2014Class III488,628 72 Ct Vial, 255,594 108 Ct VialNicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Original Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0510-01,108 Count NDC: 0135-0514-03, b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC: 30142-861-01. c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 108 Count NDC: 0363-0208-07.Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.Terminated
D-1238-201402-20-201404-30-2014Class III109,848 72 Ct Vials, 61,332 81 Ct Vials, 16,218 108 Ct VialsNicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Cherry Flavor, 72 count vials, 81 count vials, and 108 count vials. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Made in Switzerland. 72 Count NDC: 0135-0512-01, 81 Count NDC: 0135-0512-02, 108 Count NDC: 0135-0512-03 b. Nicotine Lozenge Kroger, Distributed by: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 72 Count NDC:30142-663-01, and c. Nicotine Walgreens, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. 72 Count NDC: 0363-0446-01.Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.Terminated

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
0135-0508Nicorette Nicotine PolacrilexLozengeOralHaleon Us Holdings LlcHuman Otc Drug
0135-0509Nicorette Haleon Us Holdings Llc
0135-0510Nicorette Nicotine PolacrilexLozengeOralHaleon Us Holdings LlcHuman Otc Drug
0135-0511Nicorette Nicotine PolacrilexLozengeOralHaleon Us Holdings LlcHuman Otc Drug