FDAClass IIAugust 23, 2017

Entecavir Tablets 0.5 mg recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Entecavir Tablets 0.5 mg, 30 tablets per container, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854. By: Hetero Labs…

Why was Entecavir Tablets 0.5 mg recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: single unknown impurity OOS 0.33% (Limit:NMT 0.20%W/W) at the three month stability point.

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 # ENT17008, Exp 01/2019

Product
Entecavir Tablets 0.5 mg, 30 tablets per container, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854. By: Hetero Labs…
Recalling firm
Hetero USA Inc
Quantity
5664 bottles
Distribution
NJ
Recall date
August 23, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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