FDAClass IIIOctober 21, 2015

Fenofibric Acid Tablets recall: Contamination

Fenofibric Acid Tablets, 35 mg, 30-count bottles, labeled as a) FIBRICOR (fenofibric acid) Tablets, NDC 13310-101-07, UPC 3 13310-101-07 8, Manufactured for: AR SCIENTIFIC, INC., Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA; by: MUTUAL PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC., Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA; b) FIBRICOR (fenofibric acid) Tablets, NDC 49708-101-07, UPC 3 49708 10107 8; c) Fenofibric Acid Tablets, NDC 53489-677-07, UPC 3 53489 67707 3, Rx only, Manufactured by Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19124; Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512.

Why was Fenofibric Acid Tablets recalled?

Chemical Contamination: The product may contain trace amounts of benzophenone, a component of the label varnish that may leach through the bottle and into the drug product.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #: a) 6631401, Exp 03/16; b) 6631403, Exp 03/16; 6697001, Exp 06/17; c) 6631402, Exp 03/16; 6663401, Exp 10/16; 6697002, 6697004, Exp 06/17

Product
Fenofibric Acid Tablets, 35 mg, 30-count bottles, labeled as a) FIBRICOR (fenofibric acid) Tablets, NDC 13310-101-07, UPC 3 13310-101-07 8, Manufactured for: AR SCIENTIFIC, INC., Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA; by: MUTUAL PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC., Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA; b) FIBRICOR (fenofibric acid) Tablets, NDC 49708-101-07, UPC 3 49708 10107 8; c) Fenofibric Acid Tablets, NDC 53489-677-07, UPC 3 53489 67707 3, Rx only, Manufactured by Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19124; Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512.
Recalling firm
Tribute Pharmaceuticals US Inc.
Quantity
39,650 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall date
October 21, 2015
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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