Drug Enforcement D-0468-2025

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.

Status

Ongoing

Classification

Class II

Report Date

June 18, 2025

Termination Date

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Product Information

Product description
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-88
Product quantity
48,936 - 100 mL bottles
Reason for recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.
Recall initiation reason
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Initial firm notification
Letter
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA.

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Address
339 Jefferson Rd Ste 101

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status date
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Codes & Dates

Recall number
D-0468-2025
Event ID
96912
Recall initiation date
May 23, 2025
Center classification date
June 12, 2025
Code info
Lot #: 23141828, 23141829, Exp Date: 5/31/2025; 23142342, Exp Date: 6/30/2025; 23142708, Exp Date: 7/31/2025; 23144035, Exp Date: 10/31/2025; 23144270, Exp Date: 11/302025; 24140026, Exp Date: 12/31/2025
More code info
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