January 2023 FDA Recall Drug by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
D-0173-2023 - Presence of Foreign Substance

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on January 16, 2023 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as presence of foreign substance. The product was distributed in IN and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-0173-2023

Reason for Recall
Presence of Foreign Substance: manufacturer recalled this re-packaged product due to reports of a small piece of green plastic embedded in the crack towards the edge of the tablet.
Initiated
01-16-2023
Reported
02-01-2023
Quantity
9 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
91531
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
IN
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
04-14-2023
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Allopurinol Tablets 100mg, USP, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, 90, Mfg: Accord Healthcare, Inc; Durham, NC, PREFERRED Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Physician's Solution, Prod#: 68788-7383-09.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot: K3022Q, Expiration date: 3/31/2025