FDAClass IIOctober 31, 2018

Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 3 mg recall

Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 3 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottle(NDC 0591-3693-30), b) 90-count bottle (NDC-0591-3693-19), Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054

Why was Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 3 mg recalled?

Defective Delivery System: There is a potential for some tablets to be missing the laser drilling which might affect drug release.

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) 1220221A, Exp 03/2019; 1269627A, Exp 09/2019; 1274295A, Exp 10/2019; b) 1220222A, Exp 03/2019; 1270501A, Exp 09/2019; 1274296A, Exp 10/2019; 1288766A, Exp 01/2020

Product
Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 3 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottle(NDC 0591-3693-30), b) 90-count bottle (NDC-0591-3693-19), Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Quantity
27,816 bottles
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States. Bulk product was distributed to Takeda, Deerfield, IL and may have been further distributed.
Recall date
October 31, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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