FDAClass IIJune 7, 2017

Saphris 10 mg recall: Labeling Error

Saphris 10 mg (asenapine) sublingual tablets, 6x10 count blister packs, Rx only, Black Cherry Flavor, Manufactured by: Catalent UK Swindon, Zydis Ltd, Blagrove, Swindon, Wilshire SN5 BRU, UK Distributed by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, LLC, Cincinnati OH 45209 USA --- NDC 0456-2410-60; Shellpack containing 1 blister card --- NDC 0456-2410-06

Why was Saphris 10 mg recalled?

Labeling; Label Mixup; blister lidding foil and shell-pack labeled as 10 mg but package actually contains 5 mg tablets

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?

Lots W00733 and W00946, exp Apr 2019

Product
Saphris 10 mg (asenapine) sublingual tablets, 6x10 count blister packs, Rx only, Black Cherry Flavor, Manufactured by: Catalent UK Swindon, Zydis Ltd, Blagrove, Swindon, Wilshire SN5 BRU, UK Distributed by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, LLC, Cincinnati OH 45209 USA --- NDC 0456-2410-60; Shellpack containing 1 blister card --- NDC 0456-2410-06
Recalling firm
Forest Laboratories, LLC
Quantity
40,621 blister packs
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
June 7, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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