FDA recall record

Mutual Pharmaceutical Company Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 800 mg/160 mg recall — FDA D-0572-2016

Presence of foreign substance -This recall has been intiated due to the presence of a polyethylene piece on the finished product.

Class IIclassification
D-0572-2016official record ID
Jan 27, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0572-2016
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
Report dateJan 27, 2016
Recall initiation dateOct 9, 2015
Quantity9526
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, United States

Official product description

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 800 mg/160 mg DOUBLE STRENGTH, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Mfg. by: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19124, Dist. by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 53489-0146-01

Why the product was recalled

Presence of foreign substance -This recall has been intiated due to the presence of a polyethylene piece on the finished product.

Distribution information

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How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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