Multi-event January 2016 FDA Recall Drug by Perrigo Company Plc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Perrigo Company Plc on January 8, 2016 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as defective delivery system. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0586-2016
Defective Delivery System: Firm recalled Guaifenesin liquid and Guaifenesin DM liquid due incorrect dose markings on the dosing cups.
01-08-2016
02-03-2016
N/A
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.
Perrigo Company PLC
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
05-18-2016
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Guaifenesin Grape liquid 100 mg/5 mL, packaged in 4oz. bottles, co-packaged with a dosing cup in a carton and sold under the following: a) H.E.B. Mucus Relief, Children's Guaifenesin, Expectorant, Age 4+, Grape Flavor, Gluten Free, Alcohol Free, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, Made for: H.E.B. San Antonio, TX 78204, NDC 37808-288-26; b) CVS, Children's Mucus Relief Chest Congestion, Guaifenesin, Expectorant, Alcohol free, Gluten free, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, For Ages 4 to 12 Years, Grape Flavor Liquid, Dosage Cup Included, Distributed by CVS Pharmacy Inc, One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI, 02895, NDC 59779-288-26.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# s: 5MK0340, 5LK0592, Exp 08/17
Recall Number: D-0587-2016
Defective Delivery System: Firm recalled Guaifenesin liquid and Guaifenesin DM liquid due incorrect dose markings on the dosing cups.
01-08-2016
02-03-2016
N/A
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.
Perrigo Company PLC
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
05-18-2016
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Guaifenesin DM Cherry liquid (guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL and Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/5 mL), packaged in 4oz. bottles, co-packaged with a dosing cup in a carton and sold under the following: a) Sunmark, Children's Mucus Relief Cough, Guaifenesin 100 mg/Expectorant, Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/Cough Suppressant, Cherry Flavor, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, Alcohol Free, Gluten Free, Distributed by: McKesson, San Francisco, CA 94104, NDC 49348-828-34; b) Rite-Aid, Children's Mucus Relief Cough, Guaifenesin 100 mg/Expectorant, Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/Cough Suppressant, Cherry Flavor, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, Alcohol Free, Distributed by: Rite-Aid, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-0419-1; c) Topcare, Children's Mucus Relief Cough, Guaifenesin 100 mg/Expectorant, Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/Cough Suppressant, Cherry Flavor, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, Alcohol Free, Distributed by: Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, NDC 36800-419-26; d) Kroger, Children's Mucus Relief Cough, Guaifenesin 100 mg/Expectorant, Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/Cough Suppressant, Cherry Flavor, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, Distributed by: The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 46202, NDC 30142-419-26; e) GoodSense, Children's Mucus Relief Cough, Guaifenesin 100 mg/Expectorant, Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/Cough Suppressant, Cherry Flavor, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, Alcohol Free, Gluten Free, Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010, NDC 0113-0419-26; f) Dollar General, Children's Mucus Relief Cough, Guaifenesin 100 mg/Expectorant, Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/Cough Suppressant, Cherry Flavor, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, Alcohol Free, Distributed by: DolgenCorp, LLC, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, NDC 55910-419-26; g) Care One, Children's Mucus Relief Cough, Guaifenesin 100 mg/Expectorant, Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/Cough Suppressant, Cherry Flavor, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, Gluten Free, Distributed by: American Sales Company, Lancaster, NY 14086, NDC 41520-419-26; h) CVS, Children's Mucus Relief Cough, Guaifenesin 100 mg/Expectorant, Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg/Cough Suppressant, Cherry Flavor, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) Bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc, Woonsocket, RI 02895.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# s: 5LK0528, 5LK0630, 5LK0779, Exp 03/17
