FDA recall record

Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 20 mg recall — FDA D-1280-2014

Chemical Contamination: Recall due to a customer complaint trend regarding capsule odor.

Class IIclassification
D-1280-2014official record ID
May 7, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1280-2014
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmTeva Pharmaceuticals USA
Report dateMay 7, 2014
Recall initiation dateFeb 12, 2014
Quantity257904 bottles
LocationHorsham, PA, United States

Official product description

Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 20 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-01), b) 500-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-02), c) 1000-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-03), and d) 2000-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-44), Rx only, Manufactured in Poland By: Pliva Krakow Pharmaceutical Company S.A., Krakow, Poland; Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960.

Why the product was recalled

Chemical Contamination: Recall due to a customer complaint trend regarding capsule odor.

Distribution information

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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