March 2017 FDA Recall Drug by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa
D-0703-2017 - Failed Stability Specifications

This Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa on March 28, 2017 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed stability specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-0703-2017

Reason for Recall
Failed Stability Specifications
Initiated
03-28-2017
Reported
05-17-2017
Quantity
49,089 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
76871
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
10-24-2017
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
PrednisoLONE Oral Solution USP, 15 mg/5mL, alcohol content: 5%(v/v) 240 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured in Canada By: CONTRACT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED CANADA, Ontario, Canada, L5N 6L6, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-6118-87

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# 94358; Exp. 05/17
Lot# 94920A; Exp. 07/17
Lot# 97083A; Exp. 12/17