Multi-event July 2025 FDA Recall Rizatriptan Benzoate by Ascend Laboratories, Llc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Ascend Laboratories, Llc on July 9, 2025 for the product Rizatriptan Benzoate. The FDA reported the reason for recall as cgmp deviations. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0534-2025
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-nitroso-dimethyl-rizatriptan impurity, above the FDA recommended acceptable intake limit.
07-09-2025
07-23-2025
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
US Nationwide.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 18 (3x6) Unit Dose Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-262-18
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 22143653, 22143675, Exp Date: July 2025; Lot 22144528, Exp Date: September 2025; Lot 22144977, Exp Date: November 2025; Lot 23140257, Exp Date: December 2025; Lot 23140999, Exp Date: Feb. 2026; Lot 23141900, 23142118, 23142120, 23142123, Exp Date: May 2026; Lot 23144563, 23144565, Exp Date: November 2026; Lot 24142623, Exp Date: May 2027; Lot 24142624, 24142626, 24143469, Exp Date: Jun. 2027.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0533-2025
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-nitroso-dimethyl-rizatriptan impurity, above the FDA recommended acceptable intake limit.
07-09-2025
07-23-2025
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
US Nationwide.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets, USP, 5 mg, 18 (3x6) Unit Dose Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-261-18
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 23142117, 23142119, 23142122, Exp Date: May 2026; Lot 24142625, Exp Date: Jun. 2027
