Multi-event May 2015 FDA Recall Drug by Apotex Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Apotex Inc. on May 29, 2015 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed content uniformity specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-1212-2015
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet the limit for blend uniformity specification.
05-29-2015
07-15-2015
45,708 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Apotex Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
03-03-2017
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Losartan potassium tablets USP, 25 mg, 90- count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Apotex Inc 150 Signet Drive, ON M9L1T9 by Apotex Research Private Limited, Plot 1 & 2, Bommasandra Industrial Area, 4th Phase Jigani Link Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560099, India NDC 60505-3160-9
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : KP4726, Exp date 9/2015
Recall Number: D-1213-2015
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet the limit for blend uniformity specification.
05-29-2015
07-15-2015
23,178 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Apotex Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
03-03-2017
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Losartan potassium tablets USP, 100 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Apotex Inc 150 Signet Drive, ON M9L1T9 by Apotex Research Private Limited, Plot 1 & 2, Bommasandra Industrial Area, 4th Phase Jigani Link Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560099, India NDC 60505-3162-9
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : KT3819, Exp 11/2015
Lot# : KT3821, Exp 11/2015
Recall Number: D-1215-2015
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet the limit for blend uniformity specification.
05-29-2015
07-15-2015
4,584 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Apotex Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
03-03-2017
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Enalapril maleate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 10/25 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Apotex Inc 150 Signet Drive, ON M9L1T9 by Apotex Research Private Limited, Plot 1 & 2, Bommasandra Industrial Area, 4th Phase Jigani Link Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560099, India, NDC 60505-0209-1
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : KP4529, Exp 10/2015
Recall Number: D-1214-2015
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet the limit for blend uniformity specification.
05-29-2015
07-15-2015
23,076 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Apotex Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
03-03-2017
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Losartan potassium tablets USP, 50 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Apotex Inc 150 Signet Drive, ON M9L1T9 by Apotex Research Private Limited, Plot 1 & 2, Bommasandra Industrial Area, 4th Phase Jigani Link Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560099, India NDC 60505-3161-9
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : KN1449, Exp 06/2015
