Drug Enforcement D-1659-2012

Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: The recalled lots do not meet the specification for dissolution.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Report Date

August 29, 2012

Termination Date

March 27, 2013

Product Information

Product description
Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 60-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-02) and b) 250-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-04), Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977.
Product quantity
a) 25,516 bottles; b) 2,569 bottles
Reason for recall
Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: The recalled lots do not meet the specification for dissolution.
Recall initiation reason
Initial firm notification
Letter
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
Address
9410 Carroll Park Dr, N/A

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status date

Codes & Dates

Recall number
D-1659-2012
Event ID
62772
Recall initiation date
June 29, 2012
Center classification date
August 22, 2012
Code info
Lot #s: a) 11A003, 11A004, 11A005, Exp 01/13; 11L071, 11L072, Exp 10/13; b) 11B009, Exp 01/13; 11L073, Exp 10/13
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