Recall Enforment Report D-1278-2019

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Pfizer Inc., originally initiated on 04-29-2019 for the product Relpax (eletriptan HBr) 40 mg, a) 12 tablets 2 cards x six 40 mg tablets per blister pack, NDC 0049-2340-05; b) 6 tablets 1 card x six 40 mg tablets per blister pack, NDC 0049-2340-45, Rx Only, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Roerig, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY NY 10017. The product was recalled due to labeling: label error on declared strength: an artwork error on the secondary packaging of relpax 40 mg tablets, indicates that each tablet contains eletriptan hydrobromide equivalent to 20mg eletriptan, instead of 40mg, on one side of the carton.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 82715 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-1278-2019 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. 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 the USA 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 Relpax (eletriptan HBr) 40 mg, a) 12 tablets 2 cards x six 40 mg tablets per blister pack, NDC 0049-2340-05; b) 6 tablets 1 card x six 40 mg tablets per blister pack, NDC 0049-2340-45, Rx Only, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Roerig, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY NY 10017.
Reason For Recall Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: an artwork error on the secondary packaging of Relpax 40 mg Tablets, indicates that each tablet contains eletriptan hydrobromide equivalent to 20mg eletriptan, instead of 40mg, on one side of the carton. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 100277 tablets 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 05-22-2019
Recall Initiation Date 04-29-2019 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date 04-26-2021 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall.
Initial Firm Notification 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 Pfizer Inc.
Code Info Lot #s: a) W38322, Exp 10/2020, W98482, Exp 03/2021; b) W64062, Exp 01/2021, X27517, Exp 03/2021, AJ3674, Exp 11/2021. 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 0049-2330-79; 0049-2330-45; 0049-2340-79; 0049-2340-45; 0049-2340-05
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
0049-2330Relpax Eletriptan HydrobromideTablet, Film CoatedOralRoerigHuman Prescription Drug
0049-2340Relpax Eletriptan HydrobromideTablet, Film CoatedOralRoerigHuman Prescription Drug