FDA recall record

West-Ward Columbus Doxercalciferol Capsules 0.5mcg, 50 count bottles, Rx, only recall — FDA D-0651-2017

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications; during an internal inspection, capsules were found with illegible print.

Class IIIclassification
D-0651-2017official record ID
Apr 19, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0651-2017
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmWest-Ward Columbus, Inc.
Report dateApr 19, 2017
Recall initiation dateApr 4, 2017
Quantity100 bottles
LocationColumbus, OH, United States

Official product description

Doxercalciferol Capsules 0.5mcg, 50 count bottles, Rx, only, Manufactured by Cipla Limited Kurkumbh, Maharashtra, India, Manufactured for West-Ward, Pharmaceuticals, Corp., Eatontown, NJ -- NDC 0054-0338-19

Why the product was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications; during an internal inspection, capsules were found with illegible print.

Distribution information

The recalled product was distributed to the following state: OH. There are no Canada accounts for this recall. There are no Mexico accounts for this recall. There are no government accounts for this recall.

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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