FDA recall record

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL, 100 ml (when mixed) recall — FDA D-0263-2021

CGMP Deviations: Individual Unidentified impurities results of the product was found at higher side of the specification limit.

Class IIclassification
D-0263-2021official record ID
Feb 24, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0263-2021
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAscend Laboratories LLC
Report dateFeb 24, 2021
Recall initiation dateJan 22, 2021
Quantity14,205 100 mL bottles
LocationParsippany, NJ, United States

Official product description

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL, 100 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 NDC 67877-545-88

Why the product was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Individual Unidentified impurities results of the product was found at higher side of the specification limit.

Distribution information

Nationwide in the USA

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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