FDA recall record

Actavis BuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL), 300 mg, 30-count tablets per recall — FDA D-855-2013

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Dissolution test results at 8 hour time-point were above approved specification limits.

Class IIIclassification
D-855-2013official record ID
Aug 14, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-855-2013
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmActavis Inc.
Report dateAug 14, 2013
Recall initiation dateJul 31, 2013
Quantity15,132 bottles
LocationParsippany, NJ, United States

Official product description

BuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL), 300 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Actavis South Atlantic, LLC, Sunrise, FL 33325; Packaged by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH 43217, NDC 67767-142-30, UPC 3 67767-142-30 6.

Why the product was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Dissolution test results at 8 hour time-point were above approved specification limits.

Distribution information

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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