FDA recall record

Watson Laboratories Carisoprodol Tablets, USP, CIV, 350 mg, 500 count bottle recall — FDA D-397-2014

Presence of Foreign Substance; metal particulates were visually observed in the tablets.

Class IIclassification
D-397-2014official record ID
Jan 15, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-397-2014
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmWatson Laboratories Inc.
Report dateJan 15, 2014
Recall initiation dateDec 23, 2013
Quantity4,439 bottles
LocationCorona, CA, United States

Official product description

Carisoprodol Tablets, USP, CIV, 350 mg, 500 count bottle, Rx only. Manufactured by Watson Pharma Private Ltd, Verna, Salcette, Goa, 403 722 INDIA. Distributed by: Watson Pharma Ltd, Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC 0591-5513-05.

Why the product was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance; metal particulates were visually observed in the tablets.

Distribution information

Nationwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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