Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0453-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Hetero Drugs Ltd. - Unit 1 |
| Report date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Quantity | 20,412 units |
| Location | Medak District, N/A, India |
Official product description
Finasteride Tablets, USP 5 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for : Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway, NJ 08854 By: Hetero Hetero Labs, Unit V Polepally, Jadcheria, Mahaboob Nagar - 509 301, India Limited NDC 31722-525-90
Why the product was recalled
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specification: Tablets were found to be twice the thickness in one lot of product.
Distribution information
NJ only.
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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