Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Pfizer Us Pharmaceutical Group, originally initiated on 04-16-2014 for the product Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 0008-1211-30 The product was recalled due to presence of foreign tablets/capsules: pfizer is recalling 50 mg pristiq (desvenlafaxine) extended release tablets because a single pristiq 100 mg tablet was found in a bottle of 50 mg pristiq.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
| Field Name |
Field Value |
| Event ID |
68001 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-1409-2014 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 |
Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 0008-1211-30 |
| Reason For Recall |
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Pfizer is recalling 50 mg Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) extended release tablets because a single Pristiq 100 mg tablet was found in a bottle of 50 mg Pristiq. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
220,761 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 |
07-02-2014 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
04-16-2014 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
| Termination Date |
09-20-2016 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 |
Pfizer Us Pharmaceutical Group |
| Code Info |
H74477, H74478, Exp. 03/16, H74479, H79766 Exp. 05/16 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. |
| Recalled NDC Packages |
0008-1211-50; 0008-1211-01; 0008-1211-14; 0008-1211-30; 0008-1222-01; 0008-1222-14; 0008-1222-30; 0008-1222-50; 0008-1210-30 |
| 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. |
Recalled Products
