FDA recall record

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL, For Reconstitution, For Oral Use Only recall — FDA D-0013-2021

CGMP deviations; there is a possibility that some bottles in these lots may have the active ingredient above and/or below specification limits.

Class IIclassification
D-0013-2021official record ID
Sep 16, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0013-2021
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmTeva Pharmaceuticals USA
Report dateSep 16, 2020
Recall initiation dateAug 24, 2020
Quantity1,467,535 bottles
LocationParsippany, NJ, United States

Official product description

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL, For Reconstitution, For Oral Use Only, Rx Only, a) 100 mL bottle when mixed, NDC 0093-4177-73, b) 200 mL bottle when mixed, NDC 0093-4177-74, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454.

Why the product was recalled

CGMP deviations; there is a possibility that some bottles in these lots may have the active ingredient above and/or below specification limits.

Distribution information

Nationwide in the U.S. 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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