November 2014 FDA Recall Drug by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
D-0299-2015 - Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc on November 26, 2014 for the product Drug. 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-0299-2015

Reason for Recall
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Recall due to wet and/or leaking capsules.
Initiated
11-26-2014
Reported
12-24-2014
Quantity
58,920 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
69911
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.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
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.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
09-25-2017
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Benzonatate Capsules, USP, 200 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, In, Pennington, NJ USA 08534; NDC 68382-248-01, UPC 3 68382 24801 5.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# : MP2137, MP2138, MP2139, Exp 01/16; MP3614, Exp 03/16; MP5611, MP5613, Exp 05/16