Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0467-2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Quantity | 21,936/30 count bottles and 33,096/100 count bottles |
| Location | Pennington, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for: NorthStar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, c) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 70710-1351-01, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534.
Why the product was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during release testing of one lot for a related substance, i.e. Beta-lumicolchicine.
Distribution information
AZ, OH, MS.
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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