FDAClass IIIMarch 22, 2023

Colchicine Tablets recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for: NorthStar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, c) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 70710-1351-01, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534.

Why was Colchicine Tablets recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during release testing of one lot for a related substance, i.e. Beta-lumicolchicine.

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 #s: a) E203821, Exp. 05/2024; b) E203822, Exp. 05/2024, E206186, Exp. 10/2024; c) E203820, Exp. 05/2024.

Product
Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for: NorthStar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, c) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 70710-1351-01, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534.
Recalling firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Quantity
21,936/30 count bottles and 33,096/100 count bottles
Distribution
AZ, OH, MS.
Recall date
March 22, 2023
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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