FDAClass IIAugust 24, 2016

Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP recall: Failed Dissolution

Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP, 150mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 68382-036-06), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 68382-036-16), and c) 1000-count bottles, (NDC 68382-036-10), Rx only, Manufactured by : Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534.

Why was Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP recalled?

Failed Dissolution Specifications: out of specification dissolution results in retained samples

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) MR10518, Exp. 9/2017; MR11051, MR11052, MR11053, MR11054, Exp. 10/2017; MR11403, Exp. 11/2017. Lot #: b) MR10197, MR10195, Exp. 09/2017; MR11482, Exp.10/2017; MR11479, MR11480, MR11481, MR11483, MR11665 Exp. 11/2017. Lot #: c) MR10404, MR10406, MR10521, Exp. 09/2017; MR10744, MR11055, MR11228, MR11287, MR11285, MR11288, MR11289, MR11286, Exp.10/2017; MR11567, Exp.11/2017.

Product
Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP, 150mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 68382-036-06), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 68382-036-16), and c) 1000-count bottles, (NDC 68382-036-10), Rx only, Manufactured by : Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534.
Recalling firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Quantity
223,776 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
August 24, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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