Recall Enforment Report D-0257-2024

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Amerisource Health Services LLC, originally initiated on 12-26-2023 for the product Benzonatate Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100 Capsules (10 capsules x 10 unit dose cards), Rx only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. Carton NDC 68084-214-01; Individual Dose NDC 68084-214-11 The product was recalled due to superpotent drug: assay results were slightly above specification at the time zero point.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 93778 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-0257-2024 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. 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 Benzonatate Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 100 Capsules (10 capsules x 10 unit dose cards), Rx only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. Carton NDC 68084-214-01; Individual Dose NDC 68084-214-11
Reason For Recall Superpotent drug: Assay results were slightly above specification at the time zero point. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 6,344 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 01-31-2024
Recall Initiation Date 12-26-2023 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of 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 Amerisource Health Services LLC
Code Info Lot # 1014208, Exp Mar/31/2025 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 68084-214-11; 68084-214-01
Status Ongoing

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
68084-214Benzonatate BenzonatateCapsuleOralAmerican Health PackagingHuman Prescription Drug