FDA recall record

Actavis Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, USP, 0.021% (0.63 mg / 3 mL), 3mL Vials recall — FDA D-0439-2017

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product is out of specification for a known degradant.

Class IIIclassification
D-0439-2017official record ID
Feb 1, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0439-2017
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmActavis Inc.
Report dateFeb 1, 2017
Recall initiation dateJan 12, 2017
Quantity164,844 units
LocationParsippany, NJ, United States

Official product description

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, USP, 0.021% (0.63 mg / 3 mL), 3mL Vials, Rx only, Mfd. for Watson Laboratories Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA, Mfd. by Cipla Ltd. Verna, Goa India, NDC 0591-3467-53

Why the product was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product is out of specification for a known degradant.

Distribution information

Nationwide in the US

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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