Mercaptopurine Tablets — Class II drug recall D-1668-2012
Terminated recall by American Health Packaging, reported 2012-09-05, distributed nationwide. Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recal
| Recall number | D-1668-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-07-23 |
| Classified | 2012-08-29 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-09-05 |
| Terminated | 2013-02-19 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 694 cartons |
| Reason classes | specification failure |
| NDC | 68084-0325-21 |
| Lot numbers | 120604 |
| Expiration dates | 2013-02-28 |
Product
Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged by American Health Packaging, 2550-A John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43217, barcode 6808432511; Carton labeling Dist by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977, NDC 68084-325-21.
Reason for recall
Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the specification for dissolution.
Machine access
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