FDAClass IINovember 17, 2021

Cefixime Capsules 400 mg recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Cefixime Capsules 400 mg, 50 capsules bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alken Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013, India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories LLC, Parsippany, NJ, 07054 NDC 67877-584-50

Why was Cefixime Capsules 400 mg recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

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 20140282, exp Dec 2021

Product
Cefixime Capsules 400 mg, 50 capsules bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alken Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013, India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories LLC, Parsippany, NJ, 07054 NDC 67877-584-50
Recalling firm
Ascend Laboratories LLC
Quantity
4104 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
November 17, 2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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