Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0495-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | AbbVie Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Quantity | 4021 cartons, 7 100-mL cassettes each |
| Location | North Chicago, IL, United States |
Official product description
Duopa (carbidopa and levodopa enteral suspension), 4.63 mg/20 mg per mL, 100 mL cassette, 7 cassettes per carton, Rx Only, AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064 --- NDC 0074-3012-07
Why the product was recalled
Failed Stability Specifications: confirmed out of specification results obtained during refrigerated material stability testing indicating that drug may settle within drug cassettes nearing the end of their refrigerated shelf-life
Distribution information
TN and IL
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.
What to do next
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