Recall Enforment Report D-1845-2019

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Pfizer Inc., originally initiated on 08-14-2019 for the product RELPAX (eletriptan HBr) tablets, 40 mg, packaged in a) 6-count (1 card x 6 tablets) per carton, NDC 0049-2340-45; b) 12-count (2 cards x 6 tablets) per carton, NDC 0049-2340-05, Rx only, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Pfizer Roerig, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY, NY 10017. The product was recalled due to microbial contamination of non-sterile products: contamination with burkholderia and pseudomonas.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	83533 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-1845-2019 What is the Recall Number? An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification	Class 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 the USA and Puerto Rico. 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) tablets, 40 mg, packaged in a) 6-count (1 card x 6 tablets) per carton, NDC 0049-2340-45; b) 12-count (2 cards x 6 tablets) per carton, NDC 0049-2340-05, Rx only, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Pfizer Roerig, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY, NY 10017.
Reason For Recall	Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: contamination with Burkholderia and Pseudomonas. What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	a) 20,117 cartons; b) 2,502 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	09-04-2019
Recall Initiation Date	08-14-2019 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date	06-20-2023 What is the Date Terminated? The date that FDA terminated the recall.
Initial Firm Notification	Press Release 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 #: a) AR5407, Exp 2022 FEB; b) CD4565, Exp 2022 FEB 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