Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by American Health Packaging, originally initiated on 12-20-2021 for the product Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP 50 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013 INDIA. NDC 68001-501-03 The product was recalled due to failed dissolution specifications. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
| Field Name |
Field Value |
| Event ID |
89377 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-0451-2022 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 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 |
Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP 50 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013 INDIA. NDC 68001-501-03 |
| Reason For Recall |
Failed Dissolution Specifications What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
6,637 500-count bottles 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 |
02-02-2022 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
12-20-2021 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
| Termination Date |
03-09-2023 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall. |
| Initial Firm Notification |
Letter 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 |
American Health Packaging |
| Code Info |
Lots# 21141983, 21141984 and 21141985, Exp 03/31/2023; Lots# 21142017, 21142018, 21142019, Exp 02/28/2023 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 |
68001-500-00; 68001-500-03; 68001-500-08; 68001-501-00; 68001-501-03; 68001-501-08; 68001-502-00; 68001-502-03; 68001-502-08; 68001-503-00 |
| 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
