Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets — Class II drug recall D-0533-2025
Ongoing recall by Ascend Laboratories, LLC, reported 2025-07-23, distributed nationwide. CGMP Deviations: detection of N-nitroso-dimethyl-rizatriptan impurity, above the FDA recommended acceptable in
| Recall number | D-0533-2025 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Bedminster, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2025-07-09 |
| Classified | 2025-07-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2025-07-23 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | cgmp, specification failure |
| NDC | 67877-0261, 67877-0261-01, 67877-0261-05, 67877-0261-18, 67877-0261-25, 67877-0261-30, 67877-0262, 67877-0262-01, 67877-0262-05, 67877-0262-18, 67877-0262-25, 67877-0262-30 |
| Lot numbers | 23142117, 23142119, 23142122, 24142625 |
| Expiration dates | 2026-05-20, 2027-06-20 |
Product
Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets, USP, 5 mg, 18 (3x6) Unit Dose Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-261-18
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-nitroso-dimethyl-rizatriptan impurity, above the FDA recommended acceptable intake limit.
Machine access
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