FDAClass IIJuly 9, 2014

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets recall: Failed Dissolution

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 150 mg, Rx only, Packaged in 30 Count and 90 Count Bottles. Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., 1150 Elijah McCoy Drive, Detroit, MI 48202; Manufactured at: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India. 30-Count Bottle NDC: 41616-758-83, 90-Count Bottle: NDC 41616-758-81.

Why was Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets recalled?

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Stability results found the product did not meet the drug dissolution 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?

30 Count Bottle: Lot #: JKL5054A, Expiry: 08/2014; Lot #: JKM2305A, Expiry: 03/2015. 90 Count Bottle: Lot #: JKL5054B, Expiry: 08/2014; Lot #: JKM2305B, Expiry: 03/2015.

Product
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 150 mg, Rx only, Packaged in 30 Count and 90 Count Bottles. Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., 1150 Elijah McCoy Drive, Detroit, MI 48202; Manufactured at: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India. 30-Count Bottle NDC: 41616-758-83, 90-Count Bottle: NDC 41616-758-81.
Recalling firm
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.
Quantity
26,530 30-Count Bottles; 14,597 90-Count Bottles
Distribution
Nationwide including Puerto Rico
Recall date
July 9, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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