Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-057-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals |
| Report date | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 10, 2012 |
| Quantity | 14,445 bottles |
| Location | Huntsville, AL, United States |
Official product description
HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE and ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS, USP, 10 mg/500 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC 0603-3888-21
Why the product was recalled
Superpotent (Multiple Ingredient) Drug: Confirmed customer complaints of oversized tablets resulting in superpotent assays of both the hydrocodone and acetaminophen components.
Distribution information
Nationwide.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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