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 |
68001-396 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | Capsule, Extended Release | Oral | Bluepoint Laboratories | Human Prescription Drug |