Recall Enforment Report D-0619-2024

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class I voluntary initiated by Amerisource Health Services LLC, originally initiated on 06-25-2024 for the product Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, (750 mg) 10 mEq K, a).100-count bottle ( NDC 68001-396-00), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 68001-396-03), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No. 2, Phase-2, Pharma Zone SEZ, Pithampur, Distributed by: Dhar, Madhya Pradesh 454 775, India. Distributed for: BluePoint Laboratories. The product was recalled due to failed dissolution specifications. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 94946 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-0619-2024 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 US Nationwide. 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 Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, (750 mg) 10 mEq K, a).100-count bottle ( NDC 68001-396-00), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 68001-396-03), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No. 2, Phase-2, Pharma Zone SEZ, Pithampur, Distributed by: Dhar, Madhya Pradesh 454 775, India. Distributed for: BluePoint Laboratories.
Reason For Recall Failed Dissolution Specifications What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 61,231 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 08-07-2024
Recall Initiation Date 06-25-2024 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 Press Release 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 [100 count bottles]: Lot 17221738, Exp 07/31/2024; Lot 17222494, Exp 10/31/2024; Lot 17230533, Exp 01/31/2025; Lot 17232208, Exp 09/30/2025; [500 count bottles]: Lot 17221823, Lot 17221830, Exp 07/31/2024; Lot 17221831, Exp 08/31/2024; Lot 17230248, Lot 17230253, Lot 17230271, Exp 12/31/2024; Lot 17230796, Lot 17230820, Exp 02/28/2025; Lot 17230825, Lot 17230833, Lot 17230840, Exp 03/31/2025; Lot 17231537, Lot 17231540, Lot 17231719, Lot 17231737, Exp 06/30/2025; Lot 17232111, Lot 17232164, Exp 09/30/2025 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 68001-396-00; 68001-396-03
Status Ongoing

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
68001-396Potassium Chloride Potassium ChlorideCapsule, Extended ReleaseOralBluepoint LaboratoriesHuman Prescription Drug