Multi-event July 2016 FDA Recall Venlafaxine Hydrochloride by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc on July 19, 2016 for the product Venlafaxine Hydrochloride. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed dissolution specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-1460-2016
Failed Dissolution Specifications: out of specification dissolution results in retained samples
07-19-2016
08-24-2016
223,776 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.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA 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
09-21-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP, 150mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 68382-036-06), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 68382-036-16), and c) 1000-count bottles, (NDC 68382-036-10), Rx only, Manufactured by : Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : a) MR10518, Exp. 9/2017; MR11051, MR11052, MR11053, MR11054, Exp. 10/2017; MR11403, Exp. 11/2017.
Lot# : b) MR10197, MR10195, Exp. 09/2017; MR11482, Exp.10/2017; MR11479, MR11480, MR11481, MR11483, MR11665 Exp. 11/2017.
Lot# : c) MR10404, MR10406, MR10521, Exp. 09/2017; MR10744, MR11055, MR11228, MR11287, MR11285, MR11288, MR11289, MR11286, Exp.10/2017; MR11567, Exp.11/2017.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1461-2016
Failed Dissolution Specifications: out of specification dissolution results in retained samples
07-19-2016
08-24-2016
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.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA 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
09-21-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP, 75mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 68382-035-06), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 68382-035-16), and c) 1000-count bottles, (NDC 68382-035-10), Rx only, Manufactured by : Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : a) MS1217, MS1218 , Exp.12/2017.
Lot# : b) MS1215, Exp.12/2017
Lot# : c) MR11150, MR11151, MR11854, Exp. 10/2017; MR11798, MR11799, MS1214, Exp.11/2017
