Recall Enforment Report D-0468-2025

Recall Details

Multi event Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Ascend Laboratories, LLC, originally initiated on 05-23-2025 for the product Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-88 The product was recalled due to failed impurities/degradation specifications an out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. the individual impurity was identified to be cephalexin glucose adduct.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.

Recall Enforcement Reports

Recall Number Recall Initiation Date Report Date Recall Classification Quantity Product Description Recall Reason Status
D-0468-202505-23-202506-18-2025Class II48,936 - 100 mL bottlesCephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-88Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.Ongoing
D-0469-202505-23-202506-18-2025Class II10,620 - 200 mL bottlesCephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-68Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.Ongoing

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
67877-544Cephalexin CephalexinFor SuspensionOralAscend Laboratories, LlcHuman Prescription Drug
67877-545Cephalexin CephalexinFor SuspensionOralAscend Laboratories, LlcHuman Prescription Drug