FDAClass IIJanuary 12, 2022

Cefixime 400 mg capsule recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Cefixime 400 mg capsule, packaged in a) 2-count bottle (NDC 70518-2749-02), b) 2-count blister pack (NDC 70518-2749-03), Rx only, MFG: Ascend Labs, LLC, Montvale, NJ 07645

Why was Cefixime 400 mg capsule 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 #: a) B1429436-110821, Exp 07/2022; B1429434-110821, Exp 11/2022; B1429435-110821, Exp 11/2022; B1279449-072021, Exp 07/2022; B1279457-072021, Exp 07/2022; B1279442-072021,Exp 07/2022; B1057718-012621, Exp 01/2022; B1057727-012621, Exp 01/2022; b) B1358139-092121, Exp 03/2022; B1424654-110421, B1437578-111421, Exp 05/2022

Product
Cefixime 400 mg capsule, packaged in a) 2-count bottle (NDC 70518-2749-02), b) 2-count blister pack (NDC 70518-2749-03), Rx only, MFG: Ascend Labs, LLC, Montvale, NJ 07645
Recalling firm
RemedyRepack Inc.
Quantity
a) 716 bottles/ 1432 capsules b) 223 blister packs/ 466 capsules
Distribution
Product was distributed to two direct accounts in MI and PA.
Recall date
January 12, 2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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