Recall Enforment Report D-0833-2016

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by AbbVie Inc., originally initiated on 03-24-2016 for the product Zemplar (paricalcitol) capsules, 1 mcg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd for AbbVie Inc. North Chicago, IL 60064, NDC 0074-4317-30. The product was recalled due to failed content uniformity specifications. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 73611 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-0833-2016 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. 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 Zemplar (paricalcitol) capsules, 1 mcg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd for AbbVie Inc. North Chicago, IL 60064, NDC 0074-4317-30.
Reason For Recall Failed Content Uniformity Specifications What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 307 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 04-27-2016
Recall Initiation Date 03-24-2016 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date 10-20-2016 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 AbbVie Inc.
Code Info Lot #1055586, Exp.1/21/ 2018 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 0074-4314-30; 0074-4317-30; 0074-4317-73; 0074-9036-30; 0074-9037-30
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

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
0074-9036Zemplar ParicalcitolCapsule, Liquid FilledOralAbbvie Inc.Human Prescription Drug
0074-9037Zemplar ParicalcitolCapsule, Liquid FilledOralAbbvie Inc.Human Prescription Drug