Multi-event January 2019 FDA Recall Cefdinir by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. on January 2, 2019 for the product Cefdinir. The FDA reported the reason for recall as cgmp deviations. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0375-2019
CGMP Deviations: Product complaints received indicating reconstituted suspension was observed to be thick.
01-02-2019
01-16-2019
287,784 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.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals 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 within the United States
06-26-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 125mg/5mL, packaged in a) 60mL (NDC 68180-722-20), b)100mL (NDC 68180-722-10), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Baltimore, MD 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Mandideep 462 046 INDIA
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a)
Lot# : F700329, F700330, F700328, Exp. January 2019; F700544, F700545, F700668, F700669, F700670, Exp. March 2019; F700958, Exp. April 2019 b)
Lot# : F700327, F700392, F700393, Exp. January 2019; F700546, F700547, F700664, Exp. March 2019; F700967, Exp. April 2019, F701106, F701107, F701108, F701109, Exp. May 2019.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0376-2019
CGMP Deviations: Product complaints received indicating reconstituted suspension was observed to be thick.
01-02-2019
01-16-2019
287,784 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.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals 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 within the United States
06-26-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Cefdinir for Oral Suspension USP, 250mg/5mL, packaged in a) 60mL (NDC 68180-723-20), b)100mL (NDC 68180-723-10), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Baltimore, MD 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Mandideep 462 046 INDIA
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# a)
Lot# : F700343, F700344, F700345, F700346, F700347,F700376, F700377, F700415, F700146,F700417, F700418, Exp. Jan 2019; F700419, F700420, F700492, F700493,F700508,F700665, Exp. February 2019; F700784, Exp. April 2019; b)
Lot# : F700324, F700325, F700326, Exp. January 2019; F700618, F700619, F700620, Exp. February 2019.
