Chantix — Class II drug recall D-0808-2021
Ongoing recall by Pfizer Inc., reported 2021-09-29, distributed nationwide. CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDA s acceptable interim acceptable inta
| Recall number | D-0808-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Pfizer Inc., New York, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2021-08-13 |
| Classified | 2021-09-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-09-29 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | cgmp, specification failure |
| NDC | 00069-0471-03 |
| Lot numbers | 00018522, 00018523, 00018739, 00018740, 00020231, 00020232, 00020357, 00020358, 00020716, 00020813, 00021288, 00021289, 00021420, 00021687, 00021688, 00021788, 00021789, 00021790, 00021791, 00021792, 00022819, 00022851, 00023136, 00023137, 00023190, 00023448, DM0275, DM0276, DM0277, DY4470, EC5911, EC5912, ED6814, ET1600, ET1603, ET1607, ET1609, ET1611 |
| Expiration dates | 2021-08-20 |
Product
Chantix (varenicline) tablets 0.5mg/1mg, 56 Tablets, Rx only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc. NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland, NDC 00069-0471-03. carton containing one blister pack of 11 0.5 mg tablets and one blister pack containing 42.1 mg tablets.
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDA s acceptable interim acceptable intake limit
Machine access
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