Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class I voluntary initiated by Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc., originally initiated on 07-21-2016 for the product Cetylev (acetylcysteine) effervescent tablets for oral solution, 500 mg, Rx Only, 20 tablets per carton (ten 2 count blister packs), Distributed by Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC Atlanta, GA 30328, NDC 24338-700-10. The product was recalled due to defective container: incomplete seal on blister packaging, leading to tablet swelling and enlarging due to effervescence process beginning as oxygen and moisture enter the blister packaging.. The product was distributed in Ca, Fl, Ga, La, Mo, Ms, Nc, Oh, Pa, Sc, Tn, Tx, Va And Wv. and the recall is currently terminated.
| Field Name |
Field Value |
| Event ID |
74857 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-0105-2017 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Classification |
Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 |
CA, FL, GA, LA, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. 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 |
Cetylev (acetylcysteine) effervescent tablets for oral solution, 500 mg, Rx Only, 20 tablets per carton (ten 2 count blister packs), Distributed by Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC Atlanta, GA 30328, NDC 24338-700-10. |
| Reason For Recall |
Defective Container: Incomplete seal on blister packaging, leading to tablet swelling and enlarging due to effervescence process beginning as oxygen and moisture enter the blister packaging. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
16,932 cartons 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 |
10-26-2016 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
07-21-2016 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
| Termination Date |
01-23-2017 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall. |
| Initial Firm Notification |
E-Mail 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 |
Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
| Code Info |
Lot numbers: 005C16, 006C16, 007C16, Exp 02/2018 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. |
| 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. |
