FDAClass IIIJanuary 14, 2015

Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution USP recall: Impurity Out of Spec

ACETAMINOPHEN and CODEINE PHOSPHATE ORAL SOLUTION USP, 120 mg/12 mg per 5 mL, packaged in a) 4 oz. (120 mL) bottles, NDC 0603-9013-54, UPC 3 0603-9013-54 8 and b) ONE PINT (473 mL) bottles, NDC 0603-9013-58, UPC 3 0603-9013-58 6, Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811

Why was Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution USP recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out of specification results for the known impurity p-Aminophenol.

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) L140H13B, Exp. 03/15; L001D14A. Exp. 08/15; b) L140H13A, Exp. 03/15; L205K13A, Exp. 05/15; L019L13A, L020L13A, Exp. 06/15; L001D14B, 08/15; L091D14A, Exp. 10/15

Product
ACETAMINOPHEN and CODEINE PHOSPHATE ORAL SOLUTION USP, 120 mg/12 mg per 5 mL, packaged in a) 4 oz. (120 mL) bottles, NDC 0603-9013-54, UPC 3 0603-9013-54 8 and b) ONE PINT (473 mL) bottles, NDC 0603-9013-58, UPC 3 0603-9013-58 6, Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811
Recalling firm
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Quantity
a) 3936 bottles; b) 84420 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
January 14, 2015
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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