Recall Enforment Report D-0476-2017

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Actavis Inc, originally initiated on 01-30-2017 for the product Glipizide extended-release tablets, 2.5mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc Cincinnati OH 45237 USA, NDC 0591-0900-30, UPC 3-0591090030-4 The product was recalled due to failed dissolution specifications. above out of specification for dissolution rate observed at the 10 hour testing point.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 76406 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-0476-2017 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification Class 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 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 in US 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 Glipizide extended-release tablets, 2.5mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc Cincinnati OH 45237 USA, NDC 0591-0900-30, UPC 3-0591090030-4
Reason For Recall Failed Dissolution Specifications. Above out of specification for dissolution rate observed at the 10 hour testing point. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 499320 units 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 02-22-2017
Recall Initiation Date 01-30-2017 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date 03-13-2018 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 Actavis Inc
Code Info Lot #: 3134201, 3134202, Exp. 06/30/17; 3134319, Exp. 05/31/17; 3135246, Exp. 07/31/17; 3135247, 3136781, Exp. 08/31/17; 3136782, Exp. 09/30/17; 3136903, 3136904, Exp.10/31/17; 3138250, Exp. 07/31/17; 3138968, Exp. 08/31/17; 3140000, Exp. 09/30/17 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 0591-0844-01; 0591-0844-10; 0591-0845-01; 0591-0845-10; 0591-0900-30; 0591090030
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
0591-0844Glipizide ERGlipizideTablet, Film Coated, Extended ReleaseOralActavis Pharma, Inc.Human Prescription Drug
0591-0845Glipizide ERGlipizideTablet, Film Coated, Extended ReleaseOralActavis Pharma, Inc.Human Prescription Drug
0591-0900Glipizide ERGlipizideTablet, Film Coated, Extended ReleaseOralActavis Pharma, Inc.Human Prescription Drug