Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-834-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Chang Kwung Products |
| Report date | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | May 6, 2013 |
| Quantity | 3,720 capsules total |
| Location | Woodland Hills, CA, United States |
Official product description
Lightning ROD capsules, 550 mg/capsule, packaged in 12-count bottles (UPC 6 89076 20297 8).
Why the product was recalled
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: Lightning Rod capsules are being recalled because FDA analysis found it to contain an undeclared analogue of sildenafil. Sildenafil is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved product indicated for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED), making this product an unapproved new drug.
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: Letter.
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