Multi-event December 2020 FDA Recall Cephalexin by Ascend Laboratories Llc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Ascend Laboratories Llc on December 17, 2020 for the product Cephalexin. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurity/degradation specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0178-2021
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications
12-17-2020
01-06-2021
29,317 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.
Ascend Laboratories LLC
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
05-03-2023
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Ascend Laboratories, llc Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL 100 ml (when mixed) Rx Only Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 NDC 67877-545-88
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 20141674, 20141675, 20141676, 20141677, 20141678
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0179-2021
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications
12-17-2020
01-06-2021
9,524 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.
Ascend Laboratories LLC
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
05-03-2023
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Ascend Laboratories, llc Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL 200 ml (when mixed) Rx Only Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 NDC 67877-545-68
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 20141680, 20141681, 20141759
