Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-856-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | American Health Packaging |
| Report date | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | May 21, 2013 |
| Quantity | 48.230 carton units |
| Location | Columbus, OH, United States |
Official product description
Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets 5 mg, 10 tablets per blister, 10 blisters per carton, 100 cartons per box, Rx Only, Manufactured for Wockhardt USA LLC., Parsippany, NJ 07054 by Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India, NDC 68084-225-01
Why the product was recalled
Unit Dose Mispackaging: This recall event is due to a random undetected packaging issue which could increase the potential for a small number of individual unit dose blisters to be packed with more than one tablet.
Distribution information
Nationwide.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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