Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1115-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Sandoz, Inc. |
| Report date | Jun 10, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 15, 2015 |
| Quantity | 1,023,430 units |
| Location | Princeton, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablet, 10 mg, 6-tablets in one blister, in 12 (2 blisters) and 24 (4 blisters) tablet count configurations. Manufactured by Sandoz Private Limited Village-Digham Opp. Thane-Belapur Road Navi Mumbai, 400 078, India, for Sandoz Private Limited 100 College Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540. NDC 66394-041-06
Why the product was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out of specification (OOS) result was reported for impurity at the 21 month stability time point.
Distribution information
Nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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