Multi-event October 2019 FDA Recall Drug by Avkare Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Avkare Inc. on October 17, 2019 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as cgmp deviations. The product was distributed in CO, MO and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0165-2020
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
10-17-2019
11-06-2019
1351 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.
AVKARE 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.
CO, MO
10-21-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 300 mg 500 Capsules Rx Only NDC 42291-736-50 UPC 342291736504 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 17709 Exp.01/31/2020 Lot 18460 Exp.02/29/2020 Lot 19853 Exp.09/30/2020 Lot 22362 Exp.11/30/2020 Lot 22579 Exp.11/30/2020
Recall Number: D-0164-2020
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
10-17-2019
11-06-2019
7293 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.
AVKARE 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.
CO, MO
10-21-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150 mg 500 Capsules Rx Only NDC 42291-735-50 UPC 342291735507 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 17708 Exp.11/30/2019 Lot 18459 Exp.03/31/2020 Lot 19033 Exp.07/31/2020 Lot 19032 Exp.07/31/2020 Lot 19031 Exp.06/30/2020 Lot 20204 Exp.09/30/2020 Lot 20205 Exp.09/30/2020 Lot 20663 Exp.10/31/2020 Lot 20664 Exp.11/30/2020 Lot 20665 Exp.11/30/2020 Lot 20666 Exp.11/30/2020 Lot 21039 Exp.12/31/2020 Lot 21920 Exp.04/30/2021
