February 2016 FDA Recall Drug by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
D-0840-2016 - Failed Dissolution Specifications; three month stability time point.

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. on February 12, 2016 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed dissolution specifications; three month stability time point.. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-0840-2016

Reason for Recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications; three month stability time point.
Initiated
02-12-2016
Reported
05-18-2016
Quantity
2928 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
73671
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.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals 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.
E-Mail
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
10-26-2016
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Paliperidone Extended-release Tablets, 1.5 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV --- NDC 0378-3978-93

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot: 2005441, 01/2017, Code: 0378-3978-93