Multi-event April 2026 FDA Recall Duloxetine by Ajanta Pharma Ltd.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Ajanta Pharma Ltd. on April 29, 2026 for the product Duloxetine. 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-0514-2026
CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Duloxetine impurity above FDA recommended limit of 0.83 ppm, identified at the 12-month and 18-month long-term stability intervals.
04-29-2026
05-13-2026
312,894 packs
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.
Ajanta Pharma Ltd.
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within U.S
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, 30 mg, Rx Only, a) 90 Capsules, NDC 27241-098-09, b) 30 capsules, NDC 27241-098-03, c) 1000 Capsules, NDC 27241-098-10, Marketed by: Ajanta Pharma USA Inc., Bridgewater, NJ 08807, Made in India
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : a) PA10774, Exp. May 2026; b) PA10794, PA12174, Exp. Jun 2026; c) PA10804, Exp. Jun-26.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0516-2026
CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Duloxetine impurity above FDA recommended limit of 0.83 ppm, identified at the 12-month and 18-month long-term stability intervals.
04-29-2026
05-13-2026
117,168 packs
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.
Ajanta Pharma Ltd.
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within U.S
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, 20 mg, Rx Only, 60 capsules, Marketed by: Ajanta Pharma USA Inc., Bridgewater, NJ 08807, Made in India, NDC 27241-097-06.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : PA10734, Exp. Jun 2026.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0515-2026
CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Duloxetine impurity above FDA recommended limit of 0.83 ppm, identified at the 12-month and 18-month long-term stability intervals.
04-29-2026
05-13-2026
77,376 packs.
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.
Ajanta Pharma Ltd.
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within U.S
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, 60 mg, Rx Only, 30 capsules, Marketed by: Ajanta Pharma USA Inc., Bridgewater, NJ 08807, Made in India, NDC 27241-099-03
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : PA07434, Exp. May 2026.
