Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules — Class II drug recall D-0516-2026
Ongoing recall by Ajanta Pharma Ltd., reported 2026-05-13, distributed nationwide. CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Duloxetine impurity above FDA recommended limit of 0.83 ppm, identified
| Recall number | D-0516-2026 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Ajanta Pharma Ltd., Aurangabad, India |
| Recall initiated | 2026-04-29 |
| Classified | 2026-05-04 |
| Reported by FDA | 2026-05-13 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 117,168 packages |
| Reason classes | cgmp, specification failure |
| NDC | 27241-0097, 27241-0097-05, 27241-0097-06, 27241-0097-10, 27241-0097-90, 27241-0098, 27241-0098-03, 27241-0098-09, 27241-0098-10, 27241-0099, 27241-0099-03, 27241-0099-40, 27241-0099-90, 27241-0164, 27241-0164-30 |
| Lot numbers | PA10734 |
| Expiration dates | 2026-06-20 |
Product
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, 20 mg, Rx Only, 60 capsules, Marketed by: Ajanta Pharma USA Inc., Bridgewater, NJ 08807, Made in India, NDC 27241-097-06.
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Duloxetine impurity above FDA recommended limit of 0.83 ppm, identified at the 12-month and 18-month long-term stability intervals.
Machine access
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