FDA recall record

American Health Packaging Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose recall — FDA D-0300-2015

Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the…

Class IIclassification
D-0300-2015official record ID
Dec 24, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0300-2015
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAmerican Health Packaging
Report dateDec 24, 2014
Recall initiation dateNov 19, 2014
Quantity3496 cartons
LocationColumbus, OH, United States

Official product description

Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by Prometheus Laboratories Inc. 9410 Carroll Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, repackaged by American Health Packaging 2550-A John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43217, NDC 68084-325-21

Why the product was recalled

Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the specification for dissolution.

Distribution information

Nationwide.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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